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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: $42,080

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,852

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,580 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $41,459 $27,518 $29,578
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,985    
4WD w/low range 3,305 2,225 2,225
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,747    
4WD w/low range 3,074 1,980 1,980
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,290 11,235 8,940
Options (change) 4,821 9,689 7,738
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $50,865 $42,080 $42,100
Total Invoice $47,275 $37,852 $37,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,478
Model Year201320062006
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$50,865$42,080$42,100
Adjustments for Features-4,24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,620$42,080$42,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$47,275$37,852$37,961
Adjustments for Features-3,94500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,330$37,852$37,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Rigid bed cover$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable rear window$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,820$4,575$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,94500

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.3 in193.4 in
Width79.1 in73.7 in
Height76.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,969 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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