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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: $27,510

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,916

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $5,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,655 $26,330
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,264 $24,882
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
255/50R20 1,325      
Remote start 385 385    
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Sunroof     900 900
Leather upholstery       1,075
Convenience Package       240
Satellite radio       325
Polished alloy wheels       295
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
255/50R20 1,127      
Remote start 326 326    
CD changer, in-dash     245 245
Sunroof     747 747
Leather upholstery       802
Convenience Package       199
Satellite radio       270
Polished alloy wheels       245
Options (change) 3,560 945 1,195 3,130
Options (change) 3,026 802 992 2,508
Destination 785 785 660 660
Total Price $33,590 $34,125 $27,510 $30,120
Total Invoice $31,084 $31,765 $25,916 $28,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,623
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6242hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,590$34,125$27,510$30,120
Adjustments for Features-2,750-3,2000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,840$30,925$27,510$29,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$2,385
Total Invoice$31,084$31,765$25,916$28,050
Adjustments for Features-2,545-2,9790-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,539$28,786$25,916$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,200$2,000$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$3,200$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-2,9790-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082006
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.3,554 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

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

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