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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: $41,890

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,442

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $1,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,540 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,585 $35,268
Navigation Package 495  
Enhanced Convenience Package 1,035  
Advanced Technology Package 735  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
245/40VR20 400  
Rear spoiler 425  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,595
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Navigation Package 450  
Enhanced Convenience Package 942  
Advanced Technology Package 669  
Adaptive cruise control 1,087  
245/40VR20 364  
Rear spoiler 387  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Panoramic sunroof 956 1,356
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Options (change) 5,475 6,170
Options (change) 4,982 5,245
Destination 875 825
Total Price $41,890 $44,850
Total Invoice $39,442 $41,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $445
Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,890$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,890$42,310
Total Invoice$39,442$41,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,442$38,997

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$4,965$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,341

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length201.3 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,731 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested75070%
Total Not Requested31530%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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