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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: $43,430

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $8,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Z71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 600 600 600      
Front side airbags 350 350 350      
Running boards 395 395 395 595 595 595
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295      
Roof rack 195 195 195      
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920      
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575      
Power-folding mirrors   245        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III       570    
Cargo mat       100 100 100
All-weather floor mats       120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars       140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof       1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,995 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 498 498 498      
Front side airbags 291 291 291      
Running boards 328 328 328 565 565 565
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,075 1,075      
Roof rack 162 162 162      
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764      
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307      
Power-folding mirrors   203        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III       542    
Cargo mat       95 95 95
All-weather floor mats       114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars       133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof       1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,300 8,335 8,090 5,215 4,645 2,950
Options (change) 4,400 6,918 6,715 4,954 4,412 2,802
Destination 875 875 875 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $43,430 $43,610 $47,410 $51,715 $54,890 $56,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Avalanche Z66
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,728
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Z71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4A10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$43,430$43,610$47,410$51,715$54,890$56,925
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,650-6,655-8,030-11,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,430$43,310$44,760$45,060$46,860$45,280
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$1,450$0$1,800$220

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ66Z71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800   
10-speed automatic   $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
RWD$0$0 $0 $0
4WD w/low range  $2200   
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  $125
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control   $50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Midgate$400$400$400   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Removable rear window$100$100$100   
Skid plates  $150   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000   
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,715$9,065$13,070$14,445$18,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,650$6,655$8,030$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263-2,317-798-828-828

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in119.1 in
Length221.6 in198.8 in
Width79.8 in78.9 in
Height73.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.018.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.087.8 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

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested212591%
Total Not Requested2009%
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%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
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
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested212591%
Total Not Requested2009%
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 Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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