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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: $44,495

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $10,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $48,380 $58,250
3LT Equipment Group 3,190      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790    
Roof rails 195      
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 140 140
Polished alloy wheels 1,100   595  
275/55R20 695      
Rain-sensing wipers 230      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570  
Cargo mat     100 100
Running boards     595 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
3LT Equipment Group 2,648      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146    
Roof rails 162      
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 133 133
Polished alloy wheels 913   565  
275/55R20 577      
Rain-sensing wipers 191      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542  
Cargo mat     95 95
Running boards     565 565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,290 3,880 5,690 2,830
Options (change) 7,712 3,221 5,405 2,688
Destination 900 900 1,245 1,245
Total Price $44,495 $45,605 $55,315 $62,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,857
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20275/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$44,495$45,605$55,315$62,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,770-12,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,495$44,605$49,545$49,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$270

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Removable rear window$100$100  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,125$12,895$19,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,770$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-897-694-789

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in119.1 in
Length221.3 in198.8 in
Width79.1 in78.9 in
Height76.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
45.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft387.8 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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested267581%
Total Not Requested62519%
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

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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