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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: $41,785

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,606

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $10,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $30,800
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $29,260
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 270
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Cargo Package     295
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,800
Keyless entry keypad     155
4WD     1,805
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 137
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 246
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Cargo Package     268
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,660
Keyless entry keypad     141
4WD     1,791
Options (change) 5,960 390 9,990
Options (change) 5,662 371 9,351
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $52,905 $55,325 $41,785
Total Invoice $50,540 $52,878 $39,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$52,905$55,325$41,785
Adjustments for Features-3,160-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,745$49,690$41,785
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,540$52,878$39,606
Adjustments for Features-3,019-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,521$47,492$39,606
Cost Above Minimum$29$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Larger infotainment display  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,305$11,780$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,019-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in107.3 in
Length198.3 in183.1 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.7 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 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested141539%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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