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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: $27,510

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,916

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,655 $26,330 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,264 $24,882 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 295 295    
Leather upholstery   1,075    
Convenience Package   240    
Polished alloy wheels   295    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof 747 747 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 245 245    
Leather upholstery   802    
Convenience Package   199    
Polished alloy wheels   245    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Options (change) 1,195 2,805 4,055 1,760
Options (change) 992 2,238 3,448 1,497
Destination 660 660 645 645
Total Price $27,510 $29,795 $34,900 $34,920
Total Invoice $25,916 $27,780 $31,611 $31,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,453
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6303hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$27,510$29,795$34,900$34,920
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,475-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$29,770$32,425$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$0$20
Total Invoice$25,916$27,780$31,611$31,720
Adjustments for Features0-23-2,242-2,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,916$27,757$29,369$29,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,841$0$103

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,025$4,475$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,475$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-2,242-2,248

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length200.4 in193.4 in
Width72.9 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
18.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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