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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: $12,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $35,845
Package 301A 2,240      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 140
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695   1,050
Package 401A   3,875    
Navigation Package       495
Enhanced Convenience Package       1,035
Advanced Technology Package       735
Adaptive cruise control       595
245/40VR20       400
Rear spoiler       425
Package 301A 2,127      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 127
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610   956
Package 401A   3,681    
Navigation Package       450
Enhanced Convenience Package       942
Advanced Technology Package       669
Adaptive cruise control       541
245/40VR20       364
Rear spoiler       387
Options (change) 4,155 5,790 220 4,875
Options (change) 3,946 5,500 209 4,436
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 875
Total Price $53,780 $61,775 $59,715 $41,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Impala Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,503
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/40-20
Total Price$53,780$61,775$59,715$41,595
Adjustments for Features-5,170-7,160-9,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,610$54,615$50,080$41,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,005$1,470$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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  $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$10,085$12,075$14,550$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$7,160$9,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-499-782-2350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in111.7 in
Length198.8 in201.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

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
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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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