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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: $23,990

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,775

Chevrolet HHR LT   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHHR
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $19,720
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $18,931
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995     750
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850 750
Roof rails       150
Temporary spare tire       100
USB port       100
2LT Equipment Group       1,700
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846     660
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723 660
Roof rails       132
Temporary spare tire       88
USB port       88
2LT Equipment Group       1,496
Options (change) 2,580 850 850 3,550
Options (change) 2,193 723 723 3,124
Destination 815 815 815 720
Total Price $31,865 $33,280 $37,215 $23,990
Total Invoice $29,466 $30,857 $34,439 $22,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHHR
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,865$33,280$37,215$23,990
Adjustments for Features-1,955-1,930-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$31,350$32,010$23,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,466$30,857$34,439$22,775
Adjustments for Features-1,808-1,789-4,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,658$29,068$29,622$22,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$1,964$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Model Year2009200920092011
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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,965$7,240$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$1,930$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,808-1,789-4,8170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet HHR

Model Year20092011
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
215/50R17 tires400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Running boards350Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@5800
167 lb-ft@4500
1000No
Total Requested160044%
Total Not Requested202556%

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