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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: $27,525

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,232

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $22,400
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $20,877
Package 202B 2,950      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       350
Side curtain airbags       395
Sunroof       695
Heated front seats       250
Satellite radio       325
Leather seating surfaces       545
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Package 202B 2,575      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Roof rack crossbars 122 122 122 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
2LT Equipment Group       938
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       290
Side curtain airbags       328
Sunroof       577
Heated front seats       208
Satellite radio       270
Leather seating surfaces       452
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Options (change) 5,255 2,305 2,305 4,535
Options (change) 4,586 2,011 2,011 3,765
Destination 895 895 895 590
Total Price $39,150 $41,400 $46,300 $27,525
Total Invoice $36,254 $38,528 $43,097 $25,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/60-17
Total Price$39,150$41,400$46,300$27,525
Adjustments for Features-5,345-6,710-8,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$34,690$38,165$27,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$4,360$0
Total Invoice$36,254$38,528$43,097$25,232
Adjustments for Features-4,950-6,245-7,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,304$32,283$35,525$25,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$979$4,221$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,030$10,395$11,820$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$6,710$8,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,950-6,245-7,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,669 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

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested157556%
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
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

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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