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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: $35,445

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,458

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $29,220
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $27,759
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 795
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Power liftgate 495 495  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Class II trailer hitch     355
3.0L V6     1,500
Sunroof     900
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 700
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Power liftgate 421 421  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,662
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Class II trailer hitch     312
3.0L V6     1,320
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 8,785 5,710 5,400
Options (change) 7,592 4,978 4,874
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $41,130 $44,070 $35,445
Total Invoice $37,896 $40,755 $33,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,503
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$41,130$44,070$35,445
Adjustments for Features-2,100-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$40,405$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$37,896$40,755$33,458
Adjustments for Features-1,935-3,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,961$37,366$33,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,470$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,935-3,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length197.1 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested117536%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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