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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: $34,435

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,809

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $6,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,115
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,288
255/50HR20 1,195    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120 150
Navigation system 795   2,145
Package 205A 2,800    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,625
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890
Side curtain airbags     395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Roof rails     150
255/50HR20 1,016    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106 125
Navigation system 676   1,780
Package 205A 2,380    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,519
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739
Side curtain airbags     328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Roof rails     125
Options (change) 9,075 7,130 5,705
Options (change) 7,838 6,185 4,906
Destination 825 825 615
Total Price $41,995 $45,810 $34,435
Total Invoice $38,690 $42,278 $31,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$41,995$45,810$34,435
Adjustments for Features-4,505-7,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$38,490$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$38,690$42,278$31,809
Adjustments for Features-4,150-6,7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,540$35,522$31,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSport
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 liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,005$12,820$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$7,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,150-6,7560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length197.1 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.2 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested172557%

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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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