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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: $50,600

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,323

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,740 $37,535
Base Invoice $57,418 $34,952
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
All-weather floor mats 225 75
Roof rack crossbars 250 120
Cargo cover 195 135
Adaptive cruise control 995  
Head-up display (HUD) 875  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,260  
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 123  
All-weather floor mats 205 64
Roof rack crossbars 228 106
Cargo cover 177 115
Adaptive cruise control 905  
Head-up display (HUD) 796  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,057  
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 4,935 12,240
Options (change) 4,491 10,546
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $67,870 $50,600
Total Invoice $63,104 $46,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,005
Model Year20162011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,870$50,600
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,035$50,600
Total Invoice$63,104$46,323
Adjustments for Features-7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,328$46,323

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
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
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,165$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length204.0 in197.1 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in
Height74.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,466 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.7 ft380.7 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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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