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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: $35,445

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,458

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $9,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $29,220
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $27,759
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
AWD 2,150 2,150 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Navigation system     795
Class II trailer hitch     355
3.0L V6     1,500
Sunroof     900
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,662
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Navigation system     700
Class II trailer hitch     312
3.0L V6     1,320
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 9,820 4,785 5,400
Options (change) 9,340 4,558 4,874
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $44,835 $47,870 $35,445
Total Invoice $42,824 $45,749 $33,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,479
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$44,835$47,870$35,445
Adjustments for Features-4,070-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$41,435$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$42,824$45,749$33,458
Adjustments for Features-3,887-6,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,937$39,599$33,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $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 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio $50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,970$12,335$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,887-6,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,633 lb.4,101 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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested147542%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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 - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
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%

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