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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: $37,005

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,262

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLT PremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,220 $36,420 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,011 $34,963 $29,319 $32,901
Entertainment Package 835      
Convenience Package 875      
Driver Confidence Package 495      
Leather Package 1,195      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
3.6L V6 1,095      
Panoramic sunroof 1,275 1,050    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment Package 760      
Convenience Package 796      
Driver Confidence Package 450      
Leather Package 1,087      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64 64
3.6L V6 996      
Panoramic sunroof 1,160 956    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,910 1,190 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 5,376 1,083 5,281 4,002
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $37,005 $38,485 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $35,262 $36,921 $35,415 $37,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLT PremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6305hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,005$38,485$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,2700-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,855$37,215$38,550$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0$680
Total Invoice$35,262$36,921$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features-1,096-1,2180-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,166$35,703$35,415$36,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,537$0$692

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelImpalaImpalaExplorerExplorer
TrimLT PremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,750$5,480$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,270$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,096-1,2180-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 LT

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested28038%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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