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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: $48,155

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $24,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,700 $45,355 $53,235
Cargo mat 85 100 100
All-weather floor mats 225 120 120
Cargo cover 195 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 265 140 140
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Running boards   595 595
Second-row buckets   695 695
Cargo mat 77 95 95
All-weather floor mats 205 114 114
Cargo cover 177 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 241 133 133
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Running boards   565 565
Second-row buckets   660 660
Options (change) 770 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 700 1,762 1,762
Destination 1,695 945 945
Total Price $72,165 $48,155 $56,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,984
Model Year202120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-22255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$72,165$48,155$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-9,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,165$45,390$46,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120172017
ModelTahoeExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,690$16,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,643-9,250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
ModelTahoeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length210.7 in198.3 in
Width81.0 in78.9 in
Height75.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,647 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room66.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
72.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
122.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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