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Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,529

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $17,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,249

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $16,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,720 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $18,931 $32,489 $40,196
Leather seating surfaces 750    
Spotter mirror(s) 49    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rearview camera 450    
USB port 100    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 90 90
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Roof rails 150    
Sunroof 750    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Cargo mat   100 100
Running boards   595 595
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Leather seating surfaces 660    
Spotter mirror(s) 43    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rearview camera 396    
USB port 88    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 86 86
2LT Equipment Group 1,496    
Roof rails 132    
Sunroof 660    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Cargo mat   95 95
Running boards   565 565
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 4,089 6,755 3,075
Options (change) 3,598 6,418 2,921
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $24,529 $41,770 $46,160
Total Invoice $23,249 $39,902 $44,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,754
Model Year201120182018
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,529$41,770$46,160
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,529$35,595$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$23,249$39,902$44,112
Adjustments for Features0-5,899-9,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,249$34,003$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,570$9,745$13,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,899-9,857

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelHHRExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length176.2 in198.3 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet HHR LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
215/50R17 tires400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Running boards350Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@5800
167 lb-ft@4500
1000No
Total Requested162545%
Total Not Requested200055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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