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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: $34,795

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,452

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,220
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $27,759
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850 900
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Class II trailer hitch     355
3.0L V6     1,500
AWD     1,750
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 700
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723 792
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Class II trailer hitch     312
3.0L V6     1,320
AWD     1,662
Options (change) 5,690 4,925 5,300
Options (change) 4,927 4,277 4,786
Destination 735 735 825
Total Price $34,795 $36,775 $35,345
Total Invoice $32,452 $34,373 $33,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,684
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,795$36,775$35,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$35,600$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,452$34,373$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,098-3,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,452$33,275$29,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$823$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200720072012
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,625$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,098-3,602

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072012
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 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

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

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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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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