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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: $37,440

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,460 $35,540
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,134 $33,585
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation Package     795 495
Convenience Package     1,045  
Driver Confidence Package     595  
Technology Package     1,150  
Leather Package     1,495  
3.6L V6     975  
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050
Enhanced Convenience Package       1,035
Advanced Technology Package       735
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation Package     723 450
Convenience Package     951  
Driver Confidence Package     541  
Technology Package     1,046  
Leather Package     1,360  
3.6L V6     931  
Panoramic sunroof     956 956
Enhanced Convenience Package       942
Advanced Technology Package       669
Options (change) 6,910 5,210 7,105 3,315
Options (change) 5,923 4,478 6,508 3,017
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $37,755 $38,370 $37,440 $39,730
Total Invoice $34,086 $34,701 $35,517 $37,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $803
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,755$38,370$37,440$39,730
Adjustments for Features00-2,355-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$38,370$35,085$36,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,190
Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$35,517$37,477
Adjustments for Features00-2,234-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$33,283$34,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$935

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$7,255$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,355$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,234-3,259

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.7 in
Length193.4 in201.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo mat40No
Remote start150No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested39044%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
245/45VR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Wireless charging station75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17510%
Total Not Requested152590%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140091%
Total Not Requested1409%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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