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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: $32,125

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,957

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,184
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof     900
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 2,235 945 900
Options (change) 1,899 802 792
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $32,265 $34,125 $32,125
Total Invoice $29,957 $31,765 $30,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,265$34,125$32,125
Adjustments for Features-2,040-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$31,385$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$29,957$31,765$30,801
Adjustments for Features-1,894-2,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,063$29,214$30,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,151$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,040$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,894-2,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082013
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.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 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%

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