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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: $29,950

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $25,710 $30,035
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $24,681 $28,833
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Luxury Edition Package     2,515  
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723 792 792
Luxury Edition Package     2,213  
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 3,415 900
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 3,005 792
Destination 815 815 825 825
Total Price $33,665 $37,600 $29,950 $31,760
Total Invoice $31,184 $34,766 $28,511 $30,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,665$37,600$29,950$31,760
Adjustments for Features-1,415-4,6900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$32,910$29,950$31,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0$1,710
Total Invoice$31,184$34,766$28,511$30,450
Adjustments for Features-1,311-4,3370-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,873$30,429$28,511$30,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0$1,843

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT LTZ
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$7,565$2,875$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$4,690$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-4,3370-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20092011
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
Chevrolet Impala LT

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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