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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: $24,489

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $13,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,214

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $12,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,720 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $18,931 $30,027 $35,268
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 750    
Spotter mirror(s) 49    
Roof rails 150    
Temporary spare tire 100    
USB port 100    
Rearview camera 450    
Sunroof 750    
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 205A   2,800  
2LT Equipment Group 1,496    
Leather seating surfaces 660    
Spotter mirror(s) 43    
Roof rails 132    
Temporary spare tire 88    
USB port 88    
Rearview camera 396    
Sunroof 660    
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 4,049 5,390 2,590
Options (change) 3,563 4,642 2,262
Destination 720 825 825
Total Price $24,489 $38,310 $41,270
Total Invoice $23,214 $35,494 $38,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,046
Model Year201120122012
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,489$38,310$41,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,570-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,489$33,740$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$23,214$35,494$38,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,234-5,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,214$31,260$32,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,393

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelHHRExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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
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
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
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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 
Compass$0  
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
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,885$7,455$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,570$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,234-5,702

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,208 lb.4,503 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
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
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
215/50R17 tires400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Running boards350No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@5800
167 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested167546%
Total Not Requested195054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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