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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: $32,025

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,300 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,088 $29,319 $32,901
Sunroof 900 850 850
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof 792 723 723
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 900 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 792 1,050 1,050
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $32,025 $33,665 $37,600
Total Invoice $30,705 $31,184 $34,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year201220092009
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,025$33,665$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$32,525$33,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660
Total Invoice$30,705$31,184$34,766
Adjustments for Features0-1,056-4,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,705$30,128$30,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,990$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,056-4,082

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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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