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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: $47,915

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,207

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,465 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $47,862 $35,528 $38,027
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940    
Blind spot warning system 500 595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Second-row buckets   750 750
Roof rack crossbars   135 135
Rear bumper protector   85 85
Package 402A     4,130
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707    
Blind spot warning system 440 519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Second-row buckets   655 655
Roof rack crossbars   118 118
Rear bumper protector   74 74
Package 402A     3,604
Options (change) 2,440 8,920 9,260
Options (change) 2,147 7,784 8,081
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $54,855 $47,915 $50,935
Total Invoice $50,959 $44,207 $47,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,370
Model Year201120132013
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,855$47,915$50,935
Adjustments for Features0-670-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,855$47,245$48,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220
Total Invoice$50,959$44,207$47,003
Adjustments for Features0-618-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,959$43,589$44,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120132013
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Removable third row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,520$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-618-2,279

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
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 Weight5,637 lb.4,535 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
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested230072%
Total Not Requested90028%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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