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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: $42,670

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,679

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $1,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66XLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $29,479 $34,952
Sun and Sound Package 320 615    
Front side airbags 350 350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 600 600    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 795 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Roof rack 195 195    
Front bucket seats   1,575    
Full-function front bucket seats   920    
Package 202A     3,075  
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
All-weather floor mats     75 75
Roof rack crossbars     120 120
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095 2,095
Sun and Sound Package 266 510    
Front side airbags 291 291    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 498 498    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 676 676
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075    
Roof rack 162 162    
Front bucket seats   1,307    
Full-function front bucket seats   764    
Package 202A     2,614  
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
All-weather floor mats     64 64
Roof rack crossbars     106 106
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798 1,798
Options (change) 4,905 7,695 10,325 7,250
Options (change) 4,072 6,387 8,918 6,304
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $43,035 $42,970 $42,670 $45,610
Total Invoice $37,733 $37,679 $39,222 $42,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,139
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66XLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,035$42,970$42,670$45,610
Adjustments for Features0-125-4,125-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,035$42,845$38,545$40,170
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$37,733$37,679$39,222$42,081
Adjustments for Features0-110-3,792-5,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,733$37,569$35,430$37,062
Cost Above Minimum$164$0$0$1,632

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66XLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Midgate$400$400  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable rear window$100$100  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,880$9,880$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$4,125$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-3,792-5,019

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in112.6 in
Length221.6 in197.1 in
Width79.8 in78.9 in
Height73.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,413 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.021.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.080.7 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested107533%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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