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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: $31,380

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,580

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,630 $31,135 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $28,000 $29,423 $29,479 $34,952
Bodyside moldings 100 100    
Sunroof 900 900    
Convenience Package   240    
Package 202A     3,075  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Bodyside moldings 83 83    
Sunroof 747 747    
Convenience Package   199    
Package 202A     2,614  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,000 1,240 5,865 1,595
Options (change) 830 1,029 4,986 1,356
Destination 750 750 825 825
Total Price $31,380 $33,125 $38,210 $39,955
Total Invoice $29,580 $31,202 $35,290 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,900
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine233hp V6303hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,380$33,125$38,210$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-25-4,125-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$33,100$34,085$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,720$0$180
Total Invoice$29,580$31,202$35,290$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-24-3,810-5,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,580$31,178$31,480$31,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$365

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,280$7,380$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$4,125$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-3,810-5,288

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length200.4 in197.1 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.680.7 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 XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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