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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: $44,365

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,800 $35,550
Roof rack crossbars 265  
All-weather floor mats 225 75
Sunroof 995 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 1,745 695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 400  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
4WD w/low range   2,320
Roof rack crossbars 241  
All-weather floor mats 205 64
Sunroof 905 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,565 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 1,588 591
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 364  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
4WD w/low range   2,112
Options (change) 5,350 8,000
Options (change) 4,868 7,020
Destination 1,695 815
Total Price $69,845 $44,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,316
Model Year20212009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10A6
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-20235/65-18
Total Price$69,845$44,365
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,325$44,365

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212009
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,570$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212009
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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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