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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: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,801

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,184
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 900
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 792
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 900
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 792
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $33,665 $37,600 $32,125
Total Invoice $31,184 $34,766 $30,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $673
Model Year200920092013
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$33,665$37,600$32,125
Adjustments for Features-1,140-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$33,185$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0
Total Invoice$31,184$34,766$30,801
Adjustments for Features-1,056-4,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,128$30,684$30,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200920092013
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 
Universal garage door opener $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
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$3,990$7,265$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,056-4,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20092013
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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