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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: $11,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,815

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $9,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,800 $43,100
Base Invoice $29,260 $40,191
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
Keyless entry keypad 155  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 270 140
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo tray   100
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
Keyless entry keypad 141  
All-weather floor mats 137 66
Roof rack crossbars 246 122
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   66
Cargo tray   87
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,185 6,985
Options (change) 7,560 6,096
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,980 $50,980
Total Invoice $37,815 $47,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,900
Model Year20182015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,980$50,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,980$49,395
Total Invoice$37,815$47,182
Adjustments for Features0-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,815$45,715

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,921 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 tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested157564%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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