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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: $36,865

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,220 $36,420
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,011 $34,963
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Driver Confidence Package     495  
Convenience Package     875  
Entertainment Package     835  
Leather Package     1,195  
3.6L V6     1,095  
Panoramic sunroof     1,275 1,050
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Driver Confidence Package     450  
Convenience Package     796  
Entertainment Package     760  
Leather Package     1,087  
3.6L V6     996  
Panoramic sunroof     1,160 956
Options (change) 6,910 5,210 5,770 1,050
Options (change) 5,923 4,478 5,249 956
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $37,755 $38,370 $36,865 $38,345
Total Invoice $34,086 $34,701 $35,135 $36,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $838
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$37,755$38,370$36,865$38,345
Adjustments for Features00-1,980-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$38,370$34,885$36,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,510
Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$35,135$36,794
Adjustments for Features00-1,887-1,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$33,248$34,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT Premier
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$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$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 
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$5,150$5,150$7,130$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,980$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,887-1,871

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062018
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 seat200No
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 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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested28038%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested77550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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