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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: $31,345

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $18,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,355 $46,625 $54,165
Convenience Package 240    
Bodyside moldings 100    
Sunroof 900    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Convenience Package 199    
Bodyside moldings 83    
Sunroof 747    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 1,240 1,695 0
Options (change) 1,029 1,610 0
Destination 750 1,095 1,095
Total Price $31,345 $49,415 $55,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,761
Model Year200820192019
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,345$49,415$55,260
Adjustments for Features0-11,295-17,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$38,120$38,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820192019
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,090$14,385$20,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,295$17,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-618-337

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length200.4 in198.3 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,790 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
18.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.681.7 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%

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