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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: $28,425

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,634

Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9   
Difference: $4,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $25,155 $27,475 $29,355
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,792 $25,984 $27,740
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850 900 900 900
Leather seating surfaces     1,125    
Bodyside moldings     100 100 100
Universal garage door opener     100    
CD changer, in-dash     295 295 295
Convenience Package         240
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723 747 747 747
Leather seating surfaces     934    
Bodyside moldings     83 83 83
Universal garage door opener     83    
CD changer, in-dash     245 245 245
Convenience Package         199
Options (change) 3,460 1,760 2,520 1,295 1,535
Options (change) 2,942 1,497 2,092 1,075 1,274
Destination 645 645 750 750 750
Total Price $34,305 $34,920 $28,425 $29,520 $31,640
Total Invoice $31,105 $31,720 $26,634 $27,809 $29,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,305$34,920$28,425$29,520$31,640
Adjustments for Features-2,410-2,4100-275-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$32,510$28,425$29,245$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$820$2,715
Total Invoice$31,105$31,720$26,634$27,809$29,764
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,1890-259-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,920$29,531$26,634$27,550$29,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0$916$2,660

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Trip computer$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,350$1,940$2,215$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$2,410$0$275$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,185-2,1890-259-470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in200.4 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 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 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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