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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: $41,595

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,722

Chevrolet Impala Premier   
Difference: $10,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $35,845
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $34,411
Adaptive cruise control 1,150   595
Package 401A 2,965    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595   1,050
Navigation Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     1,035
Advanced Technology Package     735
245/40VR20     400
Rear spoiler     425
Adaptive cruise control 1,094   541
Package 401A 2,817    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 127
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515   956
Navigation Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     942
Advanced Technology Package     669
245/40VR20     364
Rear spoiler     387
Options (change) 5,930 220 4,875
Options (change) 5,635 209 4,436
Destination 945 945 875
Total Price $52,230 $54,400 $41,595
Total Invoice $49,895 $51,993 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,540
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-20
Total Price$52,230$54,400$41,595
Adjustments for Features-5,885-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$45,265$41,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0
Total Invoice$49,895$51,993$39,722
Adjustments for Features-5,622-8,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,273$43,262$39,722
Cost Above Minimum$1,011$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,035$14,285$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,622-8,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length198.3 in201.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested89040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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