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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: $56,885

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,320

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,200 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $58,468 $43,883 $51,512
Adaptive cruise control 895    
Head-up display (HUD) 850    
6.2L V8 2,720    
RST Edition 2,630    
Cargo mat 85 100 100
All-weather floor mats 225 120 120
Cargo cover 195 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 265 140 140
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,435    
Second-row buckets   695 695
Package 401A   3,875  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Wheels, dark finish   595  
Running boards   595 595
Adaptive cruise control 814    
Head-up display (HUD) 774    
6.2L V8 2,475    
RST Edition 2,393    
Cargo mat 77 95 95
All-weather floor mats 205 114 114
Cargo cover 177 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 241 133 133
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,216    
Second-row buckets   660 660
Package 401A   3,681  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Running boards   565 565
Options (change) 10,300 9,940 3,775
Options (change) 9,372 9,442 3,586
Destination 1,295 995 995
Total Price $73,795 $56,885 $58,710
Total Invoice $69,135 $54,320 $56,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,018
Model Year201820182018
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$73,795$56,885$58,710
Adjustments for Features0-640-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,795$56,245$55,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$69,135$54,320$56,093
Adjustments for Features0-611-2,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,135$53,709$53,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$592$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Integrated trailer brake controller$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
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$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
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  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,915$10,555$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611-2,976

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length204.0 in198.3 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in
Height74.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,569 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested277576%
Total Not Requested86524%

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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