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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: $48,545

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,890

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Model Year20212011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,800 $37,535
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 140  
All-weather floor mats 225 75
Roof rack crossbars 265 120
Cargo cover 195 135
Sunroof 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 400  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row buckets   750
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 127  
All-weather floor mats 205 64
Roof rack crossbars 241 106
Cargo cover 177 115
Sunroof 905  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,565  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 364  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row buckets   638
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 3,940 10,185
Options (change) 3,584 8,800
Destination 1,695 825
Total Price $68,435 $48,545

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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: $21,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,774
Model Year20212011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-20255/50-20
Total Price$68,435$48,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,435$46,885

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212011
ModelTahoeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
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 system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,665$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,524

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212011
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length210.7 in197.1 in
Width81.0 in78.9 in
Height75.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,473 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room66.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
72.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
122.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested112558%

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