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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: $49,215

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,294

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $1,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $43,650 $41,300
Base Invoice $39,940 $39,442
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890  
Roof rack crossbars 90 140
6.0L V8 1,095  
Transmission cooler 230  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229  
Roof rack crossbars 75 133
6.0L V8 909  
Transmission cooler 191  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Rear bumper protector   71
Polished alloy wheels   565
AWD   1,910
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,305 6,970
Options (change) 4,404 6,631
Destination 950 945
Total Price $49,905 $49,215
Total Invoice $45,294 $47,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year20092016
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,905$49,215
Adjustments for Features0-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$43,920
Total Invoice$45,294$47,018
Adjustments for Features0-5,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,294$41,959

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,865$13,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,059

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in112.6 in
Length221.3 in198.3 in
Width79.1 in78.9 in
Height76.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,642 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft381.7 ft3

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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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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