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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: $57,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,486

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $58,468 $50,587
Adaptive cruise control 895  
Head-up display (HUD) 850  
6.2L V8 2,720  
RST Edition 2,630  
All-weather floor mats 225 75
Cargo cover 195 130
Roof rack crossbars 265 140
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,435  
Second-row buckets   695
Rear bumper protector   75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Adaptive cruise control 814  
Head-up display (HUD) 774  
6.2L V8 2,475  
RST Edition 2,393  
All-weather floor mats 205 71
Cargo cover 177 124
Roof rack crossbars 241 133
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 2,216  
Second-row buckets   660
Rear bumper protector   71
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 10,215 3,110
Options (change) 9,295 2,954
Destination 1,295 945
Total Price $73,710 $57,025
Total Invoice $69,058 $54,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,999
Model Year20182016
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$73,710$57,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,710$54,485
Total Invoice$69,058$54,486
Adjustments for Features0-2,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,058$52,059

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,075$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length204.0 in198.3 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in
Height74.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,569 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 Platinum

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

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