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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: $39,190

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,306

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,650
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,068
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Sunroof 850 850 995
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Class II trailer hitch     355
Floor mats     80
3.6L V6     1,500
AWD     1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Sunroof 723 723 876
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 700
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Class II trailer hitch     312
Floor mats     71
3.6L V6     1,320
AWD     1,662
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Options (change) 8,345 6,645 6,770
Options (change) 7,143 5,698 6,081
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $39,190 $39,805 $39,295
Total Invoice $35,306 $35,921 $37,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,877
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$39,190$39,805$39,295
Adjustments for Features00-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,190$39,805$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,306$35,921$37,024
Adjustments for Features00-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,306$35,921$33,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,775$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,595

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062014
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.4,083 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

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