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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: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,916

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,655 $26,330 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,264 $24,882 $29,319 $32,901
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 295 295    
Convenience Package   240    
Leather upholstery   1,075    
Satellite radio   325    
Polished alloy wheels   295    
255/50R20     1,325  
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof 747 747 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 245 245    
Convenience Package   199    
Leather upholstery   802    
Satellite radio   270    
Polished alloy wheels   245    
255/50R20     1,127  
Remote start     327 327
Options (change) 1,195 3,130 2,560 1,235
Options (change) 992 2,508 2,177 1,050
Destination 660 660 815 815
Total Price $27,510 $30,120 $34,990 $37,600
Total Invoice $25,916 $28,050 $32,311 $34,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year2006200620092009
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?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$27,510$30,120$34,990$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,850-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$29,895$33,140$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,385$415$0
Total Invoice$25,916$28,050$32,311$34,766
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,708-4,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,916$27,840$30,603$30,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$345$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620092009
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,775$4,400$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,850$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,708-4,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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