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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,500
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
Cargo Package     295
Keyless entry keypad     155
Roof rack crossbars     270
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 137
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
Cargo Package     268
Keyless entry keypad     141
Roof rack crossbars     246
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 5,385
Options (change) 4,089 2,810 4,900
Destination 815 815 1,195
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $38,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,014
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,240$39,670$38,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$37,920$32,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,790$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-886

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in107.3 in
Length193.4 in183.1 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.7 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 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.5 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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