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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,120

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $11,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,319

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $11,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $36,420
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $34,963
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,050
Premier Convenience Package     935
Premier Confidence Package     1,275
Rear spoiler     425
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 127
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   956
Premier Convenience Package     851
Premier Confidence Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     387
Options (change) 5,790 220 3,825
Options (change) 5,500 209 3,481
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $52,735 $55,155 $41,120
Total Invoice $50,378 $52,716 $39,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,546
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-20
Total Price$52,735$55,155$41,120
Adjustments for Features-6,785-9,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,950$45,895$41,120
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,378$52,716$39,319
Adjustments for Features-6,482-8,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,896$43,865$39,319
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
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 net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,675$14,150$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,785$9,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,482-8,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length198.3 in201.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.8 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.8 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Premier Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premier Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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