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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,800

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,226

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerSS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $45,745
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $43,915
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850 900
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723 792
Options (change) 5,955 3,660 900
Options (change) 5,063 3,112 792
Destination 645 645 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,800 $36,820 $48,940
Total Invoice $33,226 $33,335 $47,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,272
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerSS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7220, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,800$36,820$48,940
Adjustments for Features00-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,800$36,820$44,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$33,226$33,335$47,002
Adjustments for Features00-4,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,226$33,335$42,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerSS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Performance meter  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,425$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,504

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in74.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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