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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: $49,530

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,465 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $47,862 $39,800 $50,839
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Running boards   595 595
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707    
Blind spot warning system 440    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Running boards   565 565
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 2,440 6,910 3,500
Options (change) 2,147 6,565 3,324
Destination 950 945 945
Total Price $54,855 $49,530 $57,680
Total Invoice $50,959 $47,310 $55,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,238
Model Year201120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,855$49,530$57,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,855$46,820$48,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160
Total Invoice$50,959$47,310$55,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,589-8,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,959$44,721$46,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,550$10,260$16,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,589-8,312

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
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 Weight5,637 lb.4,458 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 LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

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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