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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,355

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,039

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $27,518 $29,578
Power Convenience Package 995      
2LT Equipment Group 1,870      
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 355 355    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
AWD 1,750 1,750    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500    
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Cargo cover 175   80 80
Roof rack crossbars 190   60 60
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Power Convenience Package 876      
2LT Equipment Group 1,776      
Navigation system 700 700 1,696 1,696
Class II trailer hitch 312 312    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
AWD 1,662 1,662    
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 792 792 723 723
Cargo cover 154   68 68
Roof rack crossbars 167   51 51
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,625 6,595 10,570 8,870
Options (change) 9,603 5,926 9,123 7,678
Destination 860 860 645 645
Total Price $37,355 $38,440 $41,415 $42,030
Total Invoice $35,039 $36,222 $37,286 $37,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6301hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,355$38,440$41,415$42,030
Adjustments for Features-740-1,59000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$36,850$41,415$42,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$615
Total Invoice$35,039$36,222$37,286$37,901
Adjustments for Features-694-1,49800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,345$34,724$37,286$37,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,165$8,015$6,425$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,590$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-694-1,49800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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