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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: $32,185

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,854

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $3,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $30,400
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $29,184
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     900
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Cargo net     53
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 4,395 1,595 960
Options (change) 3,736 1,356 845
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $37,315 $40,275 $32,185
Total Invoice $34,588 $37,449 $30,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82
Model Year201220122013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$37,315$40,275$32,185
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,375$34,770$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,588$37,449$30,854
Adjustments for Features-3,652-5,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,936$32,330$30,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201220122013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $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, with navigation  $225
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
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
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,380$8,945$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$5,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,652-5,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122013
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?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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