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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: $49,905

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,294

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $3,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $43,650 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,940 $40,191
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890  
Roof rack crossbars 90 140
6.0L V8 1,095  
Transmission cooler 230  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Rear bumper protector   75
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229  
Roof rack crossbars 75 122
6.0L V8 909  
Transmission cooler 191  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Rear bumper protector   66
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 5,305 8,675
Options (change) 4,404 7,570
Destination 950 895
Total Price $49,905 $52,670
Total Invoice $45,294 $48,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year20092015
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,905$52,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$48,615
Total Invoice$45,294$48,656
Adjustments for Features0-3,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,294$44,910

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Midgate$400 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rigid bed cover$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Removable rear window$100 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$12,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,746

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight5,642 lb.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%

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