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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,960

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,996

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,952 $27,141
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,145 2,145
Audiophile Package 510      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Class II trailer hitch     350 350
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Chrome Appearance Package     695  
Cargo Management Package     245  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces     800  
AWD     1,750 1,750
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723 792 792
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,888 1,888
Audiophile Package 433      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Class II trailer hitch     308 308
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Chrome Appearance Package     612  
Cargo Management Package     216  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces     704  
AWD     1,663 1,663
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
Options (change) 6,805 6,295 11,990 8,190
Options (change) 5,833 5,400 10,820 7,331
Destination 645 645 810 810
Total Price $37,650 $39,455 $36,960 $37,570
Total Invoice $33,996 $35,623 $34,582 $35,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,927
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$37,650$39,455$36,960$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-3,755-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$38,280$33,205$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0$60
Total Invoice$33,996$35,623$34,582$35,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-3,513-4,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,996$34,562$31,069$31,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$0$170

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,700$7,280$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$3,755$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-3,513-4,043

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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