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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: $46,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,033

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,195 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $42,961 $35,528 $38,862
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940    
Package 301A   2,600  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Roof rack crossbars   135 135
Rear bumper protector   85 85
Package 401A     4,130
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707    
Package 301A   2,269  
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Roof rack crossbars   118 118
Rear bumper protector   74 74
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 1,940 7,575 8,510
Options (change) 1,707 6,610 7,426
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $49,085 $46,570 $51,080
Total Invoice $45,618 $43,033 $47,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year201120142014
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,085$46,570$51,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,085$44,840$47,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,410
Total Invoice$45,618$43,033$47,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,599-3,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,618$41,434$43,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,211

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120142014
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,390$10,120$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-3,538

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
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 Weight5,841 lb.4,535 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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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

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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