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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,270

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,830

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $27,273 $30,178
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,790 2,305    
Second-row buckets 490 963    
Wheel-lip moldings 180      
Front side airbags 350 350    
White-letter tires 125      
Power-adjustable pedals 120 120    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range 2,800 2,800 2,320 2,325
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Third-row seat     875 375
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Audiophile Package     510  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,486 1,913    
Second-row buckets 407 1,007    
Wheel-lip moldings 149      
Front side airbags 291 291    
White-letter tires 104      
Power-adjustable pedals 100 100    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range 2,522 2,522 2,111 2,117
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Third-row seat     744 319
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Audiophile Package     433  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 8,000 8,683 11,240 9,330
Options (change) 6,839 7,613 9,772 8,151
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $50,365 $49,993 $41,270 $42,510
Total Invoice $44,120 $44,019 $37,830 $39,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,069
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG15/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$50,365$49,993$41,270$42,510
Adjustments for Features0-340-195-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,365$49,653$41,075$41,815
Cost Above Minimum$712$0$0$740
Total Invoice$44,120$44,019$37,830$39,114
Adjustments for Features0-299-179-639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,120$43,720$37,651$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Running boards$350 $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,495$5,350$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$195$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-179-639

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length198.8 in193.4 in
Width78.8 in73.7 in
Height74.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,264 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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