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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: $47,073

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $2,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,394

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $4,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $40,191
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,790 2,305  
Second-row buckets 490 963 695
Wheel-lip moldings 180    
Front side airbags 350 350  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 795
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     130
Roof rack crossbars     140
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 1,007 607
Wheel-lip moldings 149    
Front side airbags 291 291  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 694
Trailer Tow Package     497
Cargo cover     114
Roof rack crossbars     122
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741
Options (change) 4,955 5,763 5,920
Options (change) 4,113 4,991 5,167
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $47,320 $47,073 $49,915
Total Invoice $41,394 $41,397 $46,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year200620062015
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG13/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,320$47,073$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-340-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,320$46,733$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$587$0$0
Total Invoice$41,394$41,397$46,253
Adjustments for Features0-299-4,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,394$41,098$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062015
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZ71Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
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 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,015$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-4,476

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length198.8 in197.1 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height74.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,513 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft380.7 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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