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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: $38,245

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,822

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $14,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $24,576 $29,436
Package 401A 4,300      
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Cargo cover 130 130 175  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 190  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,295 1,295
All-weather floor mats 75 75    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
3.6L V6     1,500 1,500
Class II trailer hitch     355 355
Mud guards     300 300
2LT Equipment Group     1,870  
Power Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     795 795
Safety Package     590  
AWD     1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Sunroof     900 900
Package 401A 4,085      
Rear bumper protector 71 71    
Cargo cover 124 124 154  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 167  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,140 1,140
All-weather floor mats 71 71    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
3.6L V6     1,320 1,320
Class II trailer hitch     312 312
Mud guards     264 264
2LT Equipment Group     1,776  
Power Convenience Package     876  
Navigation system     700 700
Safety Package     519  
AWD     1,662 1,662
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 8,310 2,415 11,515 6,895
Options (change) 7,894 2,294 10,386 6,190
Destination 945 945 860 860
Total Price $52,755 $56,330 $38,245 $38,740
Total Invoice $50,382 $53,826 $35,822 $36,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,358
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$52,755$56,330$38,245$38,740
Adjustments for Features-6,195-10,0950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$46,235$38,245$38,540
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$295
Total Invoice$50,382$53,826$35,822$36,486
Adjustments for Features-5,916-9,6460-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,466$44,180$35,822$36,298
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$0$476

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumLTLTZ
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$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
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  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,660$16,560$6,465$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$10,095$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,916-9,6460-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length198.3 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested167554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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