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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: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,580

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,630 $31,135 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,000 $29,423 $30,027 $35,268
Bodyside moldings 100 100    
Sunroof 900 900    
Convenience Package   240    
Package 205A     2,800  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Bodyside moldings 83 83    
Sunroof 747 747    
Convenience Package   199    
Package 205A     2,380  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,000 1,240 5,590 1,595
Options (change) 830 1,029 4,752 1,356
Destination 750 750 825 825
Total Price $31,380 $33,125 $38,510 $40,275
Total Invoice $29,580 $31,202 $35,604 $37,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,187
Model Year2009200920122012
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$38,510$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-25-4,150-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$33,100$34,360$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,720$0$200
Total Invoice$29,580$31,202$35,604$37,449
Adjustments for Features0-24-3,837-5,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,580$31,178$31,767$32,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$368

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920122012
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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$7,405$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$4,150$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-3,837-5,314

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,558 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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