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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: $46,830

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,999

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,018

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,550 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,423 $34,952
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890  
Blind spot warning system 500 495
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229  
Blind spot warning system 415 421
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 4,390 8,470
Options (change) 3,644 7,222
Destination 950 825
Total Price $53,890 $46,830
Total Invoice $49,017 $42,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,436
Model Year20092011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,890$46,830
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,890$46,375
Total Invoice$49,017$42,999
Adjustments for Features0-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,017$42,581

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$7,365$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight5,266 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 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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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