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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: $38,275

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,180

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,040
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,538
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Remote start 385 385  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Driver Confidence Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Technology Package     890
Class II trailer hitch     365
Sunroof     995
3.6L V6     1,500
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 177
All-weather floor mats 47 47 182
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Remote start 326 326  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,662
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Driver Confidence Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Technology Package     810
Class II trailer hitch     332
Sunroof     905
3.6L V6     1,365
Options (change) 10,250 7,465 7,340
Options (change) 8,930 6,564 6,747
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $40,280 $40,645 $38,275
Total Invoice $36,988 $37,527 $36,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,853
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$40,280$40,645$38,275
Adjustments for Features00-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$40,645$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$36,180
Adjustments for Features00-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
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 liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,925$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,045

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,112 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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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