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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: $39,495

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,218

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $31,920
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,324
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
All-weather floor mats 75 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,295
AWD 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Class II trailer hitch   365
3.6L V6   1,500
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   995
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
All-weather floor mats 64 264
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,140
AWD 1,820 1,662
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Class II trailer hitch   321
3.6L V6   1,320
Navigation system   436
Sunroof   876
Options (change) 9,335 6,700
Options (change) 8,060 6,019
Destination 825 875
Total Price $48,015 $39,495
Total Invoice $44,153 $37,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,749
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$48,015$39,495
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,550$39,495
Total Invoice$44,153$37,218
Adjustments for Features-3,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,967$37,218

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,520$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1860

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122015
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.4,083 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%
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

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)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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