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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: $41,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,407

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelAvalancheExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,580 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,459 $27,273 $30,178
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,985    
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695 695
4WD w/low range 3,305 2,320 2,325
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,747    
Power-deployable running boards 964 591 591
4WD w/low range 3,074 2,111 2,117
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Options (change) 6,385 11,920 9,330
Options (change) 5,785 10,349 8,149
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $51,960 $41,950 $42,510
Total Invoice $48,239 $38,407 $39,112

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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: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year201320082008
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 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$51,960$41,950$42,510
Adjustments for Features-2,9700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,990$41,950$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310
Total Invoice$48,239$38,407$39,112
Adjustments for Features-2,7570-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,482$38,407$38,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
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
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable rear window$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,945$5,975$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7570-230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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