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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: $27,920

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,559

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $22,400
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $20,877
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995     545
Satellite radio 195     325
Sunroof   850 850 695
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       350
Roof rack crossbars       150
Side curtain airbags       395
Heated front seats       250
CD changer, in-dash       395
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846     452
Satellite radio 166     270
Sunroof   723 723 577
2LT Equipment Group       938
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       290
Roof rack crossbars       125
Side curtain airbags       328
Heated front seats       208
CD changer, in-dash       327
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Options (change) 2,580 850 850 4,930
Options (change) 2,193 723 723 4,092
Destination 815 815 815 590
Total Price $31,865 $33,280 $37,215 $27,920
Total Invoice $29,466 $30,857 $34,439 $25,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/60-17
Total Price$31,865$33,280$37,215$27,920
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,290-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$31,990$32,900$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,350$0
Total Invoice$29,466$30,857$34,439$25,559
Adjustments for Features-1,216-1,196-3,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,250$29,661$30,446$25,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$2,196$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Purse holder   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,850$6,875$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,290$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,216-1,196-3,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,669 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 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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