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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: $47,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,974

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $45,815 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,608 $35,268
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940  
Roof rack crossbars 90 120
RWD 0  
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707  
Roof rack crossbars 79 106
RWD 0  
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 2,030 9,125
Options (change) 1,786 7,881
Destination 950 825
Total Price $48,795 $47,805
Total Invoice $45,344 $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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,281
Model Year20102012
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,795$47,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,795$44,640
Total Invoice$45,344$43,974
Adjustments for Features0-2,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,344$41,063

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
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
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,980$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,911

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 Weight5,787 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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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
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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