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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: $42,080

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,852

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Package 1,965   1,700  
2LT Equipment Group 2,125      
4WD w/low range 3,050 3,050 2,225 2,225
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120      
Limited-slip rear differential 295      
Transmission cooler 230 230    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 60 60
Roof rails 195      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890 3,890    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Side curtain airbags     560 560
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,631   1,445  
2LT Equipment Group 1,944      
4WD w/low range 2,791 2,791 1,980 1,980
6.0L V8 909 909    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930      
Limited-slip rear differential 245      
Transmission cooler 191 191    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 51 51
Roof rails 162      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229 3,229    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Side curtain airbags     476 476
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 14,055 8,355 11,235 8,940
Options (change) 12,107 7,195 9,689 7,738
Destination 950 950 645 645
Total Price $51,335 $52,955 $42,080 $42,100
Total Invoice $46,299 $48,085 $37,852 $37,961

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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: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,466
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$51,335$52,955$42,080$42,100
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,05500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$48,900$42,080$42,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0$20
Total Invoice$46,299$48,085$37,852$37,961
Adjustments for Features-2,981-3,68200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,318$44,403$37,852$37,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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  
Rigid bed cover$700$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable rear window$100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,455$9,205$5,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,055$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,981-3,68200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.3 in193.4 in
Width79.1 in73.7 in
Height76.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,962 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
45.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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