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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: $37,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,018

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,952 $27,141
Package 205A 2,800      
Navigation system 795 795 2,145 2,145
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Power liftgate 495 495 495  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars 120 120    
Cargo cover 135 135    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
Class II trailer hitch     350 350
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Chrome Appearance Package     695  
Cargo Management Package     245  
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Sunroof     900 900
Package 205A 2,380      
Navigation system 676 676 1,888 1,888
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Power liftgate 421 421 436  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,140 1,140
Roof rack crossbars 106 106    
Cargo cover 115 115    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,663 1,663
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
Class II trailer hitch     308 308
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Chrome Appearance Package     612  
Cargo Management Package     216  
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 10,505 7,705 12,485 8,190
Options (change) 9,054 6,674 11,256 7,331
Destination 825 825 810 810
Total Price $43,425 $46,385 $37,455 $37,570
Total Invoice $39,906 $42,767 $35,018 $35,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,673
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$43,425$46,385$37,455$37,570
Adjustments for Features-2,410-3,9750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,015$42,410$37,455$37,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$85$0
Total Invoice$39,906$42,767$35,018$35,282
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,6650-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,691$39,102$35,018$35,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$0$76

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$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$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$40
Cargo net $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$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$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
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, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$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$350
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,595$5,620$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$3,975$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,215-3,6650-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,731 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%
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 LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1200100%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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