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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: $26,155

Chevrolet HHR SS   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,584

Chevrolet HHR SS   
Difference: $4,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,925 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,664 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Roof rails 150      
Side curtain airbags 395 560 560 560
Sunroof 750 850 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Convenience Group   350    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
235/65R18     595  
4-speed automatic 880      
Roof rails 132      
Side curtain airbags 348 476 476 476
Sunroof 660 723 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 260      
Convenience Group   298    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
235/65R18     506  
Options (change) 2,590 2,960 3,205 2,610
Options (change) 2,280 2,565 2,773 2,267
Destination 640 645 645 645
Total Price $26,155 $31,830 $34,050 $35,770
Total Invoice $24,584 $28,971 $30,936 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,833
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$26,155$31,830$34,050$35,770
Adjustments for Features-4750-1,275-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$31,830$32,775$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$945$1,290
Total Invoice$24,584$28,971$30,936$32,490
Adjustments for Features-4460-1,158-2,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,138$28,971$29,778$30,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$807$1,112

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTEddie 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
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
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 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75   
Heated mirrors   $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 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,825$4,100$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$1,275$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4460-1,158-2,407

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,353 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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