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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: $42,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,998

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,640 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,002 $27,273 $30,178
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790    
Roof rack crossbars 90 115 115
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695 695
4WD w/low range 2,850 2,320 2,325
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146    
Roof rack crossbars 75 97 97
Power-deployable running boards 909 591 591
4WD w/low range 2,607 2,111 2,117
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 7,825 12,615 10,410
Options (change) 6,737 10,940 9,068
Destination 900 785 785
Total Price $54,365 $42,645 $43,590
Total Invoice $48,639 $38,998 $40,031

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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: $9,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,547
Model Year200820082008
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$54,365$42,645$43,590
Adjustments for Features-2,3400-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,025$42,645$43,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$48,639$38,998$40,031
Adjustments for Features-2,0940-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,545$38,998$39,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$574

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0  
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$7,965$5,625$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0940-459

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height76.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,530 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 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 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested260093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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 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, 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%
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%
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%

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 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%
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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