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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: $33,955

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $24,160 $28,570
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395        
Package 202A 4,100          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Class II trailer hitch         350 350
2LT Equipment Group         2,060  
Navigation system         2,145 2,145
Chrome Appearance Package         695  
Cargo Management Package         245  
Leather seating surfaces         800  
Sunroof         900 900
Power liftgate         495  
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375        
Package 202A 3,895          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,140 1,140
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Class II trailer hitch         308 308
2LT Equipment Group         1,957  
Navigation system         1,888 1,888
Chrome Appearance Package         612  
Cargo Management Package         216  
Leather seating surfaces         704  
Sunroof         792 792
Power liftgate         436  
Options (change) 9,490 4,455 4,060 2,365 8,985 4,690
Options (change) 9,015 4,232 3,857 2,247 8,053 4,128
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 810 810
Total Price $45,810 $50,955 $54,305 $56,340 $33,955 $34,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,048
Model Year202120212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$45,810$50,955$54,305$56,340$33,955$34,070
Adjustments for Features-4,140-6,505-7,680-11,6950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$44,450$46,625$44,645$33,955$33,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$4,955$2,975$85$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202120212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEquinoxEquinox
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700   
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $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$8,605$10,970$12,145$16,160$4,465$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$6,505$7,680$11,695$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-699-722-7250-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.5 in
Length198.8 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested147542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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