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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: $33,125

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,202

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $9,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $31,135
Base Invoice $38,027 $29,423
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Convenience Package   240
Bodyside moldings   100
Sunroof   900
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Convenience Package   199
Bodyside moldings   83
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 1,595 1,240
Options (change) 1,392 1,029
Destination 895 750
Total Price $43,270 $33,125
Total Invoice $40,314 $31,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,600
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$43,270$33,125
Adjustments for Features-6,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,280$33,125
Total Invoice$40,314$31,202
Adjustments for Features-6,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,802$31,202

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerImpala
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,205$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5120

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,711 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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