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Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,895

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,292

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $15,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSparkExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,785 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $13,234 $30,027 $35,268
2LT Equipment Group 1,300    
Cargo cover   135 135
2LT Equipment Group 1,248    
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 1,300 135 135
Options (change) 1,248 115 115
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $15,895 $33,055 $38,815
Total Invoice $15,292 $30,967 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,176
Model Year201320122012
ModelSparkExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine84hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$15,895$33,055$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,735-7,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,895$29,320$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$15,292$30,967$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-3,499-7,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,292$27,468$28,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,324

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320122012
ModelSparkExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$1,920$5,655$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,499-7,416

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelSparkExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase93.5 in112.6 in
Length144.7 in197.1 in
Width62.9 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,270 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
11.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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