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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: $46,895

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $910

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,993

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $1,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $35,268
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Polished alloy wheels 1,100   595
275/55R20 695    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 120
Roof rails 195    
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 301A     2,250
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146  
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Polished alloy wheels 913   506
275/55R20 577    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 106
Roof rails 162    
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 301A     1,913
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 11,765 5,170 9,125
Options (change) 9,767 4,292 7,881
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $46,970 $46,895 $47,805
Total Invoice $42,056 $41,993 $43,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,039
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,970$46,895$47,805
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,970$46,695$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0
Total Invoice$42,056$41,993$43,974
Adjustments for Features0-179-4,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,056$41,814$39,775
Cost Above Minimum$242$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,480$7,680$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-179-4,199

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in112.6 in
Length221.3 in197.1 in
Width79.1 in78.9 in
Height76.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
45.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested240073%
Total Not Requested90027%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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