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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: $47,415

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $5,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $46,625 $54,165
3LT Equipment Group 3,225      
Convenience Package 2 725      
Second-row buckets 590   695 695
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790    
Power release, second row seats 425      
Heated second row seats 200      
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 140 140
Running boards     595 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
3LT Equipment Group 2,677      
Convenience Package 2 602      
Second-row buckets 490   660 660
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146    
Power release, second row seats 353      
Heated second row seats 166      
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 133 133
Running boards     565 565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,805 3,880 5,120 3,425
Options (change) 8,140 3,221 4,863 3,253
Destination 900 900 1,095 1,095
Total Price $47,415 $50,420 $52,840 $58,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,109
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,415$50,420$52,840$58,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,445-11,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$49,420$47,395$47,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0$130

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$7,925$12,370$18,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,445$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895-614-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in198.3 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height76.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,345 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft381.7 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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested267579%
Total Not Requested70021%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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
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 Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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