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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: $31,760

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,450

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $8,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $30,035
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $28,833
Package 202A 4,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Sunroof     900
Package 202A 3,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 5,795 1,695 900
Options (change) 5,505 1,610 792
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $40,810 $44,780 $31,760
Total Invoice $38,989 $42,801 $30,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,644
Model Year201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,810$44,780$31,760
Adjustments for Features-6,170-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$35,370$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$38,989$42,801$30,450
Adjustments for Features-5,895-8,9940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,094$33,807$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,695$12,935$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,170$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,895-8,9940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in200.4 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%

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