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Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,630

Chevrolet Uplander 2LT   
Difference: $15,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelUplanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Premium Seating Package 1,350      
Security Package 345      
Safe and Secure Package 260      
Satellite radio 325      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 175      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 190      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Seating Package 1,120      
Security Package 286      
Safe and Secure Package 216      
Satellite radio 270      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 145      
Navigation system 1,656      
Remote start 158      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,640 2,690 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 3,851 2,555 2,555 2,555
Destination 740 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $33,630 $49,190 $52,935 $56,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Uplander 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,088
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelUplanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$33,630$49,190$52,935$56,665
Adjustments for Features0-6,570-8,345-13,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$42,620$44,590$43,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970$885

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelUplanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Air compressor$35   
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console, modular (without modules)$50   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless headphones (optional)$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0   
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75   
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,925$12,495$14,270$19,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,570$8,345$13,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-599-883

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021
ModelUplanderExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in119.1 in
Length204.4 in198.8 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height72.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.1 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Uplander 2LT

Premium Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Safe and Secure Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Air compressor35No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested25052%
Total Not Requested23548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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