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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: $31,400

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,734

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $27,404 $23,798 $27,759
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Class II trailer hitch   355 355
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 1,662 1,662
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Class II trailer hitch   312 312
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 4,685 5,525 3,705
Options (change) 4,200 5,111 3,382
Destination 815 825 825
Total Price $34,780 $31,400 $33,750
Total Invoice $32,419 $29,734 $31,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,385
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,780$31,400$33,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$29,605$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$32,419$29,734$31,966
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,419$28,034$28,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,305$6,100$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700-3,467

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102012
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62542%
Total Not Requested85058%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
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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