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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,080

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,852

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,389 $36,801
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 90 90
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 3,050 3,050
3LT Equipment Group     3,190  
6.0L V8     1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio     100 100
Transmission cooler     95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential     295  
Polished alloy wheels     1,100  
275/55R20     695  
Roof rails     195  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,790 3,790
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 75 75
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,791 2,791
3LT Equipment Group     2,648  
6.0L V8     909 909
4.1 axle ratio     83 83
Transmission cooler     79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Limited-slip rear differential     245  
Polished alloy wheels     913  
275/55R20     577  
Roof rails     162  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,146 3,146
Options (change) 11,235 8,940 14,815 8,220
Options (change) 9,689 7,738 12,558 7,083
Destination 645 645 900 900
Total Price $42,080 $42,100 $50,020 $49,945
Total Invoice $37,852 $37,961 $44,847 $44,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$42,080$42,100$50,020$49,945
Adjustments for Features00-2,980-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,080$42,100$47,040$46,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$275$0
Total Invoice$37,852$37,961$44,847$44,784
Adjustments for Features00-2,672-2,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,852$37,961$42,175$41,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$242$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable rear window  $100$100
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
All-terrain tires $0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$7,780$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,980$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,672-2,851

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in130.0 in
Length193.4 in221.3 in
Width73.7 in79.1 in
Height72.8 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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 pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested207563%
Total Not Requested122537%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested250089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested250089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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