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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Escape
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 | 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 | 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 | 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 | 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Equinox | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape |
| Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||||
| Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | ||||||||
| Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | ||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||||
| Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | ||||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||
| Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
| Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | ||||||||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||
| Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||||
| A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | ||||||||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||||
| Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
| Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||||||||
| Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
| Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | ||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
Confidence & Convenience II Package
Cargo Package
Redline Edition
Sun & Infotainment Package
Sun & Infotainment Package
Sun & Infotainment Package
Convenience Package
Cold Weather Package
Convenience Package
Towing Package
SYNC 3 with SYNC Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2010--2010-2015-2009-2013 Ford Escape
6-speed automatic AWD
6-speed automatic AWD