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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison:

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For the Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. Avalanche Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and Avalanche will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price is $9,885 lower than the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. Avalanche Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ includes additional features worth $3855. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $3855 adjustment for the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ's additional features, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is $9,885 less than the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 9,696
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine210hp V6210hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers190, 7190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price40,64041,19554,380
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price40,64041,04550,525
Cost Above Minimum04050
Total Invoice37,21537,91450,490
Adjustments for Features0-138-3,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice37,21537,77646,911
Cost Above Minimum05610

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Difference: 13,740
Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Difference: 13,275
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price29,24532,39547,000
Base Invoice27,27330,17843,710
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.275275 
Luxury Package1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package560560 
Navigation system1,9951,995 
Audiophile Package510  
Roof rack crossbars115115 
Obstacle detection, rear295  
Remote start385385 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1,2951,295 
Third-row seat875375 
Power-deployable running boards6956951,095
4WD w/low range2,3202,3203,305
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.  1,985
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.  0
Luxury Package  0
Sun and Sirius Package  0
Navigation system  0
Audiophile Package  0
Roof rack crossbars  0
Obstacle detection, rear  0
Remote start  0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  0
Third-row seat  0
Power-deployable running boards  964
4WD w/low range  3,074
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.  1,747
Total options10,6108,0156,385
Total options9,1576,9515,785
Destination785785995
Total Price40,64041,19554,380
Total Invoice37,21537,91450,490

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		Lots of car for the money.
20054dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
20044dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20024dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Chevrolet Avalanche

Price of the Chevrolet Avalanche: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		MSRP AT 50K

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Midgate  $400
Rigid bed cover  $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$150$150 
Media drive, large  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $400
Traffic information  $50
USB port  $150
Voice control for external devices$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable rear window  $100
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
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
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $275
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical  $750
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $500 
Polished alloy wheels  $700
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,250$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-3,579

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in130.0 in
Length193.4 in221.3 in
Width73.7 in79.1 in
Height72.8 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,615 lb.5,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recline75No
Folding600No
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recline75No
Folding600No
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Explorer Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The interior and exterior finishes are of a luxury styling. More akin to a BMW or Mercedes. Great leather perferated seats. Everything about the workmanship says sturdy and long lasting.
Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Constant problems, failed transmission and drivetrain, junk!
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Cheap parts.

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