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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: $37,675

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,634

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $30,040
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,538
Blind spot warning system 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 195
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Driver Confidence Package   495
Technology Package   890
Class II trailer hitch   365
3.6L V6   1,500
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Blind spot warning system 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 177
All-weather floor mats 64 182
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Driver Confidence Package   450
Technology Package   810
Class II trailer hitch   332
3.6L V6   1,365
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 3,745 6,740
Options (change) 3,188 6,201
Destination 825 895
Total Price $42,425 $37,675
Total Invoice $39,281 $35,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,980
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$42,425$37,675
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$37,675
Total Invoice$39,281$35,634
Adjustments for Features-1,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,614$35,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerEquinox
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,155$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,557 lb.4,112 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 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 Premier

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
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
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%

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