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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: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,576

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,220 $36,420
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,011 $34,963
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 55 140 140
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
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
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 47 127 127
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
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) 6,400 4,305 5,910 1,190
Options (change) 5,518 3,737 5,376 1,083
Destination 785 785 875 875
Total Price $36,430 $37,485 $37,005 $38,485
Total Invoice $33,576 $34,700 $35,262 $36,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $576
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,430$37,485$37,005$38,485
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,165-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$37,235$35,840$37,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$1,360
Total Invoice$33,576$34,700$35,262$36,921
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,110-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,576$34,469$34,152$35,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$0$1,536

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2008200820182018
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$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$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,740$6,655$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,165$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,110-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082018
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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 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 audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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