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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerSS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $46,575
Base Invoice $34,952 $44,712
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof   900
Full-size spare tire   500
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Sunroof   819
Full-size spare tire   455
Options (change) 5,900 1,400
Options (change) 5,015 1,274
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $44,260 $50,270
Total Invoice $40,792 $48,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,544
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerSS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12220, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,260$50,270
Adjustments for Features-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,030$50,270
Total Invoice$40,792$48,281
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,737$48,281

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerSS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,230$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,998 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.7 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested125031%

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