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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: $37,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,465 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,569 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation Package 495    
Comfort and Convenience Package 1,035    
Premium Audio Package 650    
3.6L V6 975    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Navigation Package 436    
Comfort and Convenience Package 911    
Premium Audio Package 572    
3.6L V6 922    
Panoramic sunroof 924    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,205 6,910 5,210
Options (change) 3,765 5,923 4,478
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $39,495 $37,755 $38,370
Total Invoice $37,159 $34,086 $34,701

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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: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year201520062006
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$39,495$37,755$38,370
Adjustments for Features-3,18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$37,755$38,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$37,159$34,086$34,701
Adjustments for Features-2,99200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,167$34,086$34,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520062006
ModelImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,880$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,99200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in113.7 in
Length201.3 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height58.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,800 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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
18.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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