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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: $46,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,578

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $34,952
3LT Equipment Group 3,225    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790  
Convenience Package 2 725    
Second-row buckets 590   750
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760    
Polished alloy wheels 1,100   595
275/55R20 695    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 120
Package 301A     2,250
Trailer Tow Package     570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
3LT Equipment Group 2,677    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146  
Convenience Package 2 602    
Second-row buckets 490   638
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631    
Polished alloy wheels 913   506
275/55R20 577    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 106
Package 301A     1,913
Trailer Tow Package     484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 10,975 3,880 7,975
Options (change) 9,111 3,221 6,801
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $48,585 $50,420 $46,335
Total Invoice $43,601 $45,123 $42,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year200820082011
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,585$50,420$46,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,585$49,170$43,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$43,601$45,123$42,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,119-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,601$44,004$40,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,140$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119-2,279

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in197.1 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height76.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft380.7 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 seat100Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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