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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: $35,345

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,370

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $5,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,220
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,759
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850 900
Remote start 385 385  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class II trailer hitch     355
3.0L V6     1,500
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 700
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723 792
Remote start 327 327  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,662
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Class II trailer hitch     312
3.0L V6     1,320
Options (change) 9,690 7,490 5,300
Options (change) 8,456 6,586 4,786
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $42,120 $43,855 $35,345
Total Invoice $38,590 $40,302 $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: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,739
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,120$43,855$35,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$42,355$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,590$40,302$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,590$38,924$32,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,040$6,540$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-519

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092012
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.4,101 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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