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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: $43,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,806

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $29,319 $32,901
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 2,505 1,995
4WD w/low range 2,800 2,800 2,320 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Third-row seat     875  
Convenience Package     995  
Rear HVAC unit     695  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
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 2,129 1,696
4WD w/low range 2,522 2,522 2,112 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Third-row seat     744  
Convenience Package     846  
Rear HVAC unit     591  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 8,000 8,683 11,120 8,840
Options (change) 6,839 7,613 9,672 7,734
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $50,365 $49,993 $43,550 $45,205
Total Invoice $44,120 $44,019 $39,806 $41,450

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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: $6,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,220
Model Year2006200620092009
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$43,550$45,205
Adjustments for Features0-340-335-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,365$49,653$43,215$44,220
Cost Above Minimum$712$0$0$1,005
Total Invoice$44,120$44,019$39,806$41,450
Adjustments for Features0-299-306-903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,120$43,720$39,500$40,547
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$1,047

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$5,630$5,970$5,965$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$335$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-306-903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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%
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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

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 audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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