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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: $48,285

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,618

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,195 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $42,961 $39,800 $50,839
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   100 100
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Running boards   595 595
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo mat   95 95
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Running boards   565 565
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 1,940 5,665 2,905
Options (change) 1,707 5,381 2,759
Destination 950 945 945
Total Price $49,085 $48,285 $57,085
Total Invoice $45,618 $46,126 $54,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year201120172017
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,085$48,285$57,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-10,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,085$44,750$47,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,285
Total Invoice$45,618$46,126$54,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,377-9,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,618$42,749$44,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120172017
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$100
Total Value of Features$8,375$11,910$18,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,377-9,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
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 Weight5,841 lb.4,458 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
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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