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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: $33,320

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,084

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,135 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,423 $27,273 $30,178
Convenience Package 240    
Sunroof 900    
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Remote start   385 385
Convenience Package 199    
Sunroof 747    
CD changer, in-dash 245    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 1,435 3,560 945
Options (change) 1,191 3,026 802
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $33,320 $33,590 $34,125
Total Invoice $31,364 $31,084 $31,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,186
Model Year200920082008
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$33,320$33,590$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,320$31,530$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0
Total Invoice$31,364$31,084$31,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,364$29,178$29,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,280$4,340$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,556 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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