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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: $31,380

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,580

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $6,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $29,630 $31,135
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $28,000 $29,423
Package 205A 2,800      
255/50HR20 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Bodyside moldings     100 100
Sunroof     900 900
Convenience Package       240
Package 205A 2,380      
255/50HR20 1,016      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Bodyside moldings     83 83
Sunroof     747 747
Convenience Package       199
Options (change) 5,590 1,595 1,000 1,240
Options (change) 4,752 1,356 830 1,029
Destination 825 825 750 750
Total Price $38,510 $40,275 $31,380 $33,125
Total Invoice $35,604 $37,449 $29,580 $31,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,187
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,510$40,275$31,380$33,125
Adjustments for Features-4,150-5,7150-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,360$34,560$31,380$33,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,720
Total Invoice$35,604$37,449$29,580$31,202
Adjustments for Features-3,837-5,3140-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,767$32,135$29,580$31,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerImpalaImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,970$3,255$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$5,715$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,837-5,3140-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in200.4 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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