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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: $39,980

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,815

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $3,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,800 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,260 $34,952
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 270 120
Keyless entry keypad 155  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
All-weather floor mats 137 64
Roof rack crossbars 246 106
Keyless entry keypad 141  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 8,185 6,800
Options (change) 7,560 5,784
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,980 $45,160
Total Invoice $37,815 $41,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,959
Model Year20182011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,980$45,160
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,980$44,305
Total Invoice$37,815$41,561
Adjustments for Features0-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,815$40,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,295$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in112.6 in
Length183.1 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested147560%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested150038%

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