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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: $47,415

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,630

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $12,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $50,839
3LT Equipment Group 3,225    
Convenience Package 2 725    
Second-row buckets 590   695
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790  
Heated second row seats 200    
Power release, second row seats 425    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 140
Rear bumper protector     75
Running boards     595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
3LT Equipment Group 2,677    
Convenience Package 2 602    
Second-row buckets 490   660
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146  
Heated second row seats 166    
Power release, second row seats 353    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 133
Rear bumper protector     71
Running boards     565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 9,805 3,880 3,500
Options (change) 8,140 3,221 3,324
Destination 900 900 945
Total Price $47,415 $50,420 $57,680
Total Invoice $42,630 $45,123 $55,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year200820082017
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,415$50,420$57,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-11,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$49,420$46,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$42,630$45,123$55,108
Adjustments for Features0-895-10,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,630$44,228$44,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082017
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,700$16,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895-10,605

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in198.3 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height76.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,345 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested267579%
Total Not Requested70021%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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