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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: $35,545

Chevrolet Uplander LT   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Chevrolet Uplander LT   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelUplanderExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,330 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,424 $35,268
Power Convenience Package 720  
Premium Seating Package 1,350  
Convenience Package 585  
Navigation system 2,145  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 650  
Second-row buckets   750
Package 301A   2,250
2.0L I4   995
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Power Convenience Package 598  
Premium Seating Package 1,120  
Convenience Package 486  
Navigation system 1,780  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 540  
Second-row buckets   638
Package 301A   1,913
2.0L I4   906
Polished alloy wheels   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 5,450 6,585
Options (change) 4,524 5,659
Destination 765 825
Total Price $35,545 $45,265
Total Invoice $32,713 $41,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Uplander LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,745
Model Year20082012
ModelUplanderExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,545$45,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$40,610
Total Invoice$32,713$41,752
Adjustments for Features0-4,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$37,458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelUplanderExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console with modular storage$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless headphones (optional)$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable second row seats$0 
Removable third row seats$0 
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75 
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,165$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,294

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelUplanderExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length204.4 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height72.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,470 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Uplander LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual power sliding doors400No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Remote start150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested25064%
Total Not Requested14036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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