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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,420

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,144

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,877 $25,675 $29,635 $35,035
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 695 995 995  
Leather seating surfaces 545 1,495    
Heated front seats 250      
CD changer, in-dash 395      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Satellite radio 270      
Sunroof 577 866 866  
Leather seating surfaces 452 1,301    
Heated front seats 208      
CD changer, in-dash 327      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 4,430 3,190 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 3,677 2,776 1,736 1,740
Destination 590 795 795 795
Total Price $27,420 $31,740 $34,945 $40,950
Total Invoice $25,144 $29,246 $32,166 $37,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$27,420$31,740$34,945$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-2,760-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$30,445$32,185$35,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$5,195
Total Invoice$25,144$29,246$32,166$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,193-2,541-4,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,144$28,053$29,625$32,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,572$4,645

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,685$4,980$6,445$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$2,760$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,193-2,541-4,872

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelEquinoxTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.9 in
Length188.8 in202.9 in
Width71.4 in76.2 in
Height69.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested47595%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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