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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: $35,920

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,231

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,445
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,531
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 150
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,145
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,995
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Roof rails     150
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 124
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,780
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,865
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Roof rails     124
Options (change) 9,810 7,320 5,780
Options (change) 8,555 6,440 5,005
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $39,840 $40,500 $35,920
Total Invoice $36,613 $37,403 $33,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$39,840$40,500$35,920
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$38,285$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,613$37,403$33,231
Adjustments for Features-1,806-2,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,807$35,357$33,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Purse holder  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,425$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,806-2,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in188.8 in
Width73.7 in71.4 in
Height72.8 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.2 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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