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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: $24,890

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,567

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,720 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $18,931 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
2LT Equipment Group 1,700      
Leather seating surfaces 750 695    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Roof rails 150      
Sunroof 750 850 850 850
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Convenience Group   350    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
Running boards   450    
2LT Equipment Group 1,496      
Leather seating surfaces 660 591    
Temporary spare tire 88      
Roof rails 132      
Sunroof 660 723 723 723
4-speed automatic 880      
Convenience Group   298    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
Running boards   383    
Options (change) 4,450 4,105 2,610 2,610
Options (change) 3,916 3,539 2,267 2,267
Destination 720 645 645 645
Total Price $24,890 $32,975 $33,455 $35,770
Total Invoice $23,567 $29,945 $30,430 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,001
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelHHRExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$24,890$32,975$33,455$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-415-240-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$32,560$33,215$34,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655$1,595
Total Invoice$23,567$29,945$30,430$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-377-218-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,567$29,568$30,212$31,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$644$1,455

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200620062006
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
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  $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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,660$3,075$2,900$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$240$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-218-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelHHRExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length176.2 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height63.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 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 Headroom39.0 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
23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft383.7 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 link100No
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 wheels600No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@5800
167 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
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

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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