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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: $40,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120082008
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,800 $29,245 $32,395
All-weather floor mats 225 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 265 115 115
Sunroof 995    
Power-deployable running boards 1,745 695 695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,295 1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 400    
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
All-weather floor mats 205 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 241 97 97
Sunroof 905    
Power-deployable running boards 1,588 591 591
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,565 1,101 1,101
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 364    
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 5,350 10,165 8,470
Options (change) 4,868 8,858 7,419
Destination 1,695 785 785
Total Price $69,845 $40,195 $41,650

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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: $26,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,604
Model Year202120082008
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10A6A6
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$69,845$40,195$41,650
Adjustments for Features-2,6700-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,175$40,195$40,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120082008
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  
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
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  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,595$5,925$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-645

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
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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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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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