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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: $47,193

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $8,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,790 2,305      
Second-row buckets 490 963 695 695 695
Wheel-lip moldings 180        
Front side airbags 350 350      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145      
Power-adjustable pedals 120 120      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570    
Cargo mat     100 100 100
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Running boards     595 595 595
Roof rack crossbars     140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. 1,486 1,913      
Second-row buckets 407 1,007 660 660 660
Wheel-lip moldings 149        
Front side airbags 291 291      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780      
Power-adjustable pedals 100 100      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542    
Cargo mat     95 95 95
Cargo cover     124 124 124
Running boards     565 565 565
Roof rack crossbars     133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,075 5,883 5,920 5,350 3,655
Options (change) 4,213 5,091 5,624 5,082 3,472
Destination 875 875 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $47,440 $47,193 $55,545 $61,335 $63,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,485
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$47,440$47,193$55,545$61,335$63,150
Adjustments for Features0-340-6,845-8,120-13,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,440$46,853$48,700$53,215$49,715
Cost Above Minimum$587$0$0$4,515$1,015

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZ71LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350 $350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,555$13,060$14,335$19,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$6,845$8,120$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-846-838-1,004

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in119.1 in
Length198.8 in198.8 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height74.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,029 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft387.8 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 Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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