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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,950

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,762

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $5,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHHR
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $19,720
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,833
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Running boards 495     445
Leather seating surfaces       950
Roof rails       150
USB port       100
Fog lights       115
Sunroof       750
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Running boards 421     392
Leather seating surfaces       836
Roof rails       132
USB port       88
Fog lights       101
Sunroof       660
Options (change) 2,550 560 560 2,510
Options (change) 2,168 476 476 2,209
Destination 785 785 785 720
Total Price $29,830 $30,590 $33,740 $22,950
Total Invoice $27,724 $28,534 $31,439 $21,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,787
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHHR
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/55-16
Total Price$29,830$30,590$33,740$22,950
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,315-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$28,275$29,450$22,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$1,960$0
Total Invoice$27,724$28,534$31,439$21,762
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,159-3,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,549$26,375$27,442$21,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$1,893$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHHR
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,040$6,015$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,315$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,175-2,159-3,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerHHR
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in63.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,156 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet HHR LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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