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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: $42,375

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120062006
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,800 $30,200 $32,515
Roof rack crossbars 265 60 60
Sunroof 995 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,295 1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 400    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Roof rack crossbars 241 51 51
Sunroof 905 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,565 1,101 1,101
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 364    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,380 11,530 9,235
Options (change) 3,075 9,940 7,989
Destination 1,695 645 645
Total Price $67,875 $42,375 $42,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,480
Model Year202120062006
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10A6A6
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$67,875$42,375$42,395
Adjustments for Features-2,09500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,780$42,375$42,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120062006
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,120$6,025$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14700

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212006
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in113.7 in
Length210.7 in193.4 in
Width81.0 in73.7 in
Height75.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,661 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room66.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		72.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		122.9 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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