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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: $36,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,576

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,465
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,569
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation Package     495
Comfort and Convenience Package     1,035
Premium Audio Package     650
3.6L V6     975
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 123
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Navigation Package     436
Comfort and Convenience Package     911
Premium Audio Package     572
3.6L V6     922
Panoramic sunroof     924
Options (change) 6,400 4,305 4,345
Options (change) 5,518 3,737 3,888
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $36,430 $37,485 $39,635
Total Invoice $33,576 $34,700 $37,282

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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: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,317
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,430$37,485$39,635
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$37,235$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$33,576$34,700$37,282
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,576$34,469$34,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
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$5,040$5,290$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,389

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082015
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and 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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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