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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: $41,120

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,319

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $2,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $36,420
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,963
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,050
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Premier Convenience Package   935
Premier Confidence Package   1,275
Rear spoiler   425
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 956
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Premier Convenience Package   851
Premier Confidence Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   387
Options (change) 6,170 3,825
Options (change) 5,245 3,481
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,850 $41,120
Total Invoice $41,338 $39,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $345
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-20
Total Price$44,850$41,120
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$41,120
Total Invoice$41,338$39,319
Adjustments for Features-2,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,974$39,319

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$7,530$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length197.1 in201.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.8 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Premier Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested79071%
Total Not Requested31529%
Premier Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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