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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: $23,195

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,542

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $7,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,325 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $15,427 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
2LT Equipment Group 1,800      
Leather seating surfaces 750      
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Polished alloy wheels 395      
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Sunroof 750      
Running boards 445 495    
Satellite radio 325      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Roof rails 150      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385 385
255/50R20     1,325  
2LT Equipment Group 1,584      
Leather seating surfaces 660      
4-speed automatic 880      
Polished alloy wheels 348      
CD changer, in-dash 260      
Sunroof 660      
Running boards 392 421    
Satellite radio 286      
Side curtain airbags 348      
Roof rails 132      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326 326
255/50R20     1,127  
Options (change) 6,305 4,490 3,580 2,255
Options (change) 5,550 3,894 3,121 1,994
Destination 565 785 785 785
Total Price $23,195 $31,770 $33,610 $35,435
Total Invoice $21,542 $29,450 $31,179 $32,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,286
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$23,195$31,770$33,610$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,400-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,195$30,020$32,210$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,190$2,290
Total Invoice$21,542$29,450$31,179$32,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,622-1,299-2,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,542$27,828$29,880$30,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,052$2,223

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$4,250$3,900$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,400$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,622-1,299-2,906

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelHHRExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length176.2 in193.4 in
Width69.2 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet HHR LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
215/50R17 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested102530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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