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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: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $29,635 $35,035
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
2LT Equipment Group 1,325        
Sunroof 695 695   995  
Leather seating surfaces 595        
Heated front seats 250        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 1,850 1,850
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 350        
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890    
Remote start       425 425
Package 303A       2,800  
Package 401A         2,000
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
2LT Equipment Group 1,100        
Sunroof 577 577   866  
Leather seating surfaces 494        
Heated front seats 208        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,610 1,610
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 290        
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739    
Remote start       398 398
Package 303A       2,436  
Package 401A         1,740
Options (change) 5,755 2,840 3,430 6,070 4,275
Options (change) 4,777 2,357 2,847 5,310 3,748
Destination 615 615 615 795 795
Total Price $30,275 $31,265 $32,160 $39,020 $43,225
Total Invoice $27,743 $28,974 $29,750 $35,740 $39,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,599
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$30,275$31,265$32,160$39,020$43,225
Adjustments for Features-175-4250-3,885-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,100$30,840$32,160$35,135$38,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$2,060$0$3,130
Total Invoice$27,743$28,974$29,750$35,740$39,578
Adjustments for Features-160-3940-3,558-4,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$28,580$29,750$32,182$35,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$997$2,167$0$2,854

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote keyless entry   $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,660$3,910$3,485$7,370$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$425$0$3,885$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-3940-3,558-4,542

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,700 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?
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
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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