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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $10,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,018

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $38,862 $22,952 $27,141
Navigation system 795 2,145 2,145
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Rear bumper protector 85    
Power liftgate 495 495  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 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  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 694 1,888 1,888
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Rear bumper protector 74    
Power liftgate 432 436  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,140 1,140
Roof rack crossbars 118    
Cargo cover 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
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  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 5,805 12,485 8,190
Options (change) 5,066 11,256 7,331
Destination 895 810 810
Total Price $48,375 $37,455 $37,570
Total Invoice $44,823 $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: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,872
Model Year201420112011
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$48,375$37,455$37,570
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,210$37,455$37,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$44,823$35,018$35,282
Adjustments for Features-2,9330-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,890$35,018$35,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$76

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420112011
ModelExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,395$5,230$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9330-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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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