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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $62,200 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $49,444 $58,468 $27,518 $29,578
Roof rack crossbars 265 265 60 60
Bodyside moldings 100      
Second-row buckets 795      
4WD w/low range 3,100 3,100 2,225 2,225
Z71 Off-Road Package 1,850      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,930 2,435    
Max Trailering Package   400    
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Third-row seat     845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Tubular side steps, bright finish       150
Roof rack crossbars 241 241 51 51
Bodyside moldings 91      
Second-row buckets 723      
4WD w/low range 2,911 2,911 1,980 1,980
Z71 Off-Road Package 1,684      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,666 2,216    
Max Trailering Package   364    
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Third-row seat     718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats     421 421
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Tubular side steps, bright finish       128
Options (change) 9,040 6,200 14,020 11,875
Options (change) 8,316 5,732 12,057 10,234
Destination 1,295 1,295 645 645
Total Price $62,935 $69,695 $44,865 $45,035
Total Invoice $59,055 $65,495 $40,220 $40,457

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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: $13,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,885
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8355hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18275/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$62,935$69,695$44,865$45,035
Adjustments for Features-4,210-7,6450-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,725$62,050$44,865$44,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0$20
Total Invoice$59,055$65,495$40,220$40,457
Adjustments for Features-3,950-7,1840-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,105$58,311$40,220$40,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,206$0$102

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTahoeTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
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$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Integrated trailer brake controller $200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards $350$350 
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
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  
Aux input$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires$0  $0
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,160$14,595$6,950$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$7,645$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,950-7,1840-135

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length204.0 in193.4 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,713 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Z71 Off-Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plates150No
All-weather floor mats75No
Special exterior trim0No
All-terrain tires0Yes
Off-road suspension (upgrade)250No
Hill descent control250No
3.42 axle ratioNo
Total Requested47538%
Total Not Requested76562%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Max Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
3.42 axle ratioNo
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
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%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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%
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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