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Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,120

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $11,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,319

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $11,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,420 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,963 $43,883 $51,512
Premier Convenience Package 935    
Premier Confidence Package 1,275    
Rear spoiler 425    
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,695  
Package 401A   3,875  
Cargo mat   100 100
Premier Convenience Package 851    
Premier Confidence Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 387    
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 956 1,610  
Package 401A   3,681  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 3,825 5,790 220
Options (change) 3,481 5,500 209
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $41,120 $52,735 $55,155
Total Invoice $39,319 $50,378 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,546
Model Year201820182018
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,120$52,735$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-6,785-9,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,120$45,950$45,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$39,319$50,378$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-6,482-8,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,319$43,896$43,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,890$11,675$14,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,482-8,851

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length201.3 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,800 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Premier Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premier Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

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