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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: $37,480

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,149

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 795 795 2,505 1,995
2LT Equipment Group 1,870      
Power Convenience Package 995      
Mud guards 300 300    
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 2,320 2,320
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500    
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Roof rack crossbars 190      
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats     75 75
Remote start     385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system 700 700 2,129 1,696
2LT Equipment Group 1,776      
Power Convenience Package 876      
Mud guards 264 264    
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 2,112 2,112
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 792 792 723 723
Roof rack crossbars 167      
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats     64 64
Remote start     327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 10,750 6,895 11,935 8,860
Options (change) 9,713 6,190 10,365 7,751
Destination 860 860 815 815
Total Price $37,480 $38,740 $44,365 $45,225
Total Invoice $35,149 $36,486 $40,499 $41,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,336
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6301hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,480$38,740$44,365$45,225
Adjustments for Features0-965-15-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,480$37,775$44,350$44,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$10
Total Invoice$35,149$36,486$40,499$41,467
Adjustments for Features0-909-14-793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,149$35,577$40,485$40,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$0$189

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320092009
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,665$6,715$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$15$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909-14-793

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%

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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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