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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelSSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,575 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,712 $34,952
Sunroof 900  
Full-size spare tire 500  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sunroof 819  
Full-size spare tire 455  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,400 5,900
Options (change) 1,274 5,015
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $50,270 $44,260
Total Invoice $48,281 $40,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,544
Model Year20162011
ModelSSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,270$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$42,030
Total Invoice$48,281$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,281$38,737

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelSSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,000$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,055

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelSSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length195.5 in197.1 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,998 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 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
16.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested125031%

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