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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: $18,060

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $18,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,323

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $16,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSparkExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,685 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $14,098 $30,027 $35,268
2LT Equipment Group 1,500    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
2LT Equipment Group 1,440    
Sunroof 910    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Options (change) 2,500 3,530 1,730
Options (change) 2,350 3,001 1,471
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $18,060 $36,450 $40,410
Total Invoice $17,323 $33,853 $37,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,759
Model Year201620122012
ModelSparkExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,060$36,450$40,410
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,060$32,390$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$17,323$33,853$37,564
Adjustments for Features0-3,771-6,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,323$30,082$30,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$719

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620122012
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 $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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$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  
Total Value of Features$2,970$7,030$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771-6,763

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelSparkExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase93.9 in112.6 in
Length142.5 in197.1 in
Width62.8 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,247 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested117585%

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