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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: $46,285

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,368

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,755 $35,550
Base Invoice $50,922 $32,901
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,985  
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695
4WD w/low range 3,105 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,747  
Power-deployable running boards 964 591
4WD w/low range 2,888 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Sunroof   723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 6,185 9,920
Options (change) 5,599 8,652
Destination 995 815
Total Price $61,935 $46,285
Total Invoice $57,516 $42,368

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,278
Model Year20142009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$61,935$46,285
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,845$46,285
Total Invoice$57,516$42,368
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,646$42,368

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,590$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height76.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,567 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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