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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: $32,345

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,523

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $26,170 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,862 $26,762 $30,324
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 300 300 300
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750 1,750
Driver Convenience Package   625    
Class II trailer hitch   365 365 365
Roof rack crossbars   190 190  
Cargo cover   175 175  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500 1,500
Pioneer audio system   395    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 264 264 264
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 1,662 1,662 1,662
Driver Convenience Package   550    
Class II trailer hitch   321 321 321
Roof rack crossbars   167 167  
Cargo cover   154 154  
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320 1,320
Pioneer audio system   348    
Options (change) 4,760 5,300 4,280 3,915
Options (change) 4,264 4,786 3,888 3,567
Destination 815 875 875 875
Total Price $34,855 $32,345 $33,325 $36,710
Total Invoice $32,483 $30,523 $31,525 $34,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8301hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,855$32,345$33,325$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-2,010-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$31,010$31,315$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305$840
Total Invoice$32,483$30,523$31,525$34,766
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-1,901-4,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$29,263$29,624$30,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$900

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,515$6,190$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$2,010$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260-1,901-4,603

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102015
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.4,083 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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
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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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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