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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: $43,775

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,293

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $27,518 $29,578
3LT Equipment Group 3,225      
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760      
Second-row buckets 590      
4WD w/low range 2,850 2,850 2,225 2,225
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 60 60
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
3LT Equipment Group 2,677      
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631      
Second-row buckets 490      
4WD w/low range 2,607 2,607 1,980 1,980
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 51 51
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 11,305 6,730 12,930 11,230
Options (change) 9,626 5,828 11,130 9,685
Destination 900 900 645 645
Total Price $48,915 $53,270 $43,775 $44,390
Total Invoice $44,116 $47,730 $39,293 $39,908

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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: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,133
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$48,915$53,270$43,775$44,390
Adjustments for Features-765-2,56500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$50,705$43,775$44,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$615
Total Invoice$44,116$47,730$39,293$39,908
Adjustments for Features-690-2,29800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,426$45,432$39,293$39,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,006$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie 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
Power liftgate $350  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Super-heated washer fluid $100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
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 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,290$5,725$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$2,565$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-2,29800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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 LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested207561%
Total Not Requested130039%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested250089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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 audio100No
Total Requested250089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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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