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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: $47,255

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,415

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $11,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,750 $44,610 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,711 $40,065 $50,587
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760    
3LT Equipment Group 3,450    
Second-row buckets 490   695
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Rearview camera 250 250  
Roof rack crossbars 45 45 140
Power liftgate 350    
Power release, second row seats 425    
Heated second row seats 200    
Rain-sensing wipers 95    
Sunroof 995 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631    
3LT Equipment Group 2,864    
Second-row buckets 407   660
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Rearview camera 208 208  
Roof rack crossbars 37 37 133
Power liftgate 290    
Power release, second row seats 353    
Heated second row seats 166    
Rain-sensing wipers 79    
Sunroof 826 826  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 10,605 4,835 2,830
Options (change) 8,804 4,014 2,688
Destination 900 900 945
Total Price $47,255 $50,345 $56,745
Total Invoice $42,415 $44,979 $54,220

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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: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,500
Model Year200720072016
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/18 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$47,255$50,345$56,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,255$49,245$45,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$0
Total Invoice$42,415$44,979$54,220
Adjustments for Features0-983-10,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,415$43,996$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072016
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
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
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
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 
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 
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
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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$5,450$6,550$16,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-983-10,305

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rollover sensor50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested362584%
Total Not Requested70016%

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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