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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: $45,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,692

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $44,580 $35,550
Base Invoice $41,459 $32,901
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,985  
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695
4WD w/low range 3,305 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Navigation system   1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,747  
Power-deployable running boards 964 591
4WD w/low range 3,074 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Navigation system   1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Sunroof   723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 6,385 9,125
Options (change) 5,785 7,976
Destination 995 815
Total Price $51,960 $45,490
Total Invoice $48,239 $41,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,709
Model Year20132009
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$51,960$45,490
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,980$45,490
Total Invoice$48,239$41,692
Adjustments for Features-1,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,401$41,692

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZ Black DiamondLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Midgate$400 
Rigid bed cover$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable rear window$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,880$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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