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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: $22,505

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $13,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,370

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $12,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,720 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $18,833 $29,479 $34,952
Leather seating surfaces 950    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0    
Roof rails 150    
Fog lights 115    
USB port 100    
Sunroof 750    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Leather seating surfaces 836    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0    
Roof rails 132    
Fog lights 101    
USB port 88    
Sunroof 660    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 2,065 3,670 1,595
Options (change) 1,817 3,120 1,356
Destination 720 825 825
Total Price $22,505 $36,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $21,370 $33,424 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,036
Model Year200920112011
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,505$36,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,505$31,685$32,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$21,370$33,424$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-4,018-7,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,370$29,406$30,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
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 spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$3,250$7,580$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,018-7,012

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelHHRExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length176.2 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested152597%

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