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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,167

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $29,319 $32,901
Sun and Sound Package 320 615    
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg. 250 250    
Roof rack 195 195    
Front side airbags 350 350    
White-letter tires 125 125    
Running boards 395 395    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,505 1,995
Full-function front bucket seats   920    
Front bucket seats   1,575    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats     75 75
Sunroof     850 850
Third-row seat     875  
Sun and Sound Package 266 510    
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg. 208 208    
Roof rack 162 162    
Front side airbags 291 291    
White-letter tires 104 104    
Running boards 328 328    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 2,129 1,696
Full-function front bucket seats   764    
Front bucket seats   1,307    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats     64 64
Sunroof     723 723
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 5,075 7,865 8,180 5,800
Options (change) 4,214 6,529 7,033 5,010
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $43,205 $43,140 $40,610 $42,165
Total Invoice $37,875 $37,821 $37,167 $38,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,205$43,140$40,610$42,165
Adjustments for Features0-125-60-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,205$43,015$40,550$41,255
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$0$705
Total Invoice$37,875$37,821$37,167$38,726
Adjustments for Features0-110-55-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,875$37,711$37,112$37,890
Cost Above Minimum$164$0$0$778

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Midgate$400$400  
Rigid bed cover$700$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Removable rear window$100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,830$3,765$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$60$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-55-836

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.6 in193.4 in
Width79.8 in73.7 in
Height73.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,413 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.013.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested192583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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 audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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