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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,193

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $2,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,494

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $5,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $41,300
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $39,442
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,790 2,305  
Second-row buckets 490 963 695
Front side airbags 350 350  
Wheel-lip moldings 180    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Power-adjustable pedals 120 120  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570
Cargo cover     130
Roof rack crossbars     140
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,486 1,913  
Second-row buckets 407 1,007 660
Front side airbags 291 291  
Wheel-lip moldings 149    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780  
Power-adjustable pedals 100 100  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542
Cargo cover     124
Roof rack crossbars     133
AWD     1,910
Panoramic sunroof     1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 5,075 5,883 7,125
Options (change) 4,213 5,091 6,779
Destination 875 875 945
Total Price $47,440 $47,193 $49,370
Total Invoice $41,494 $41,497 $47,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,885
Model Year200620062016
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG13/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,440$47,193$49,370
Adjustments for Features0-340-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,440$46,853$41,150
Cost Above Minimum$587$0$0
Total Invoice$41,494$41,497$47,166
Adjustments for Features0-299-7,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,494$41,198$39,313
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062016
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,465$13,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-7,853

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length198.8 in198.3 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height74.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,513 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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