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Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,800

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,226

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelSSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,475 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $41,736 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 900 850 850
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Sunroof 792 723 723
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 900 5,955 3,660
Options (change) 792 5,063 3,112
Destination 995 645 645
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,670 $36,800 $36,820
Total Invoice $44,823 $33,226 $33,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,669
Model Year201420062006
ModelSSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$46,670$36,800$36,820
Adjustments for Features-4,09000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,580$36,800$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$44,823$33,226$33,335
Adjustments for Features-3,92800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,895$33,226$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420062006
ModelSSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Performance meter$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,515$3,425$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,92800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
ModelSSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length195.5 in193.4 in
Width74.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,976 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 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
16.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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