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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: $38,310

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,175

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ66
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,255 $34,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,786 $30,417
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 875 375    
Audiophile Package 510      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,145 2,145
All-weather floor mats 55 55    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Sun and Sound Package     320 615
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.     250 250
Front side airbags     350 350
Running boards     395 395
White-letter tires     125 125
Roof rack     195 195
Front bucket seats       1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,075 1,075
Third-row seat 744 319    
Audiophile Package 433      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,780 1,780
All-weather floor mats 47 47    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Sun and Sound Package     266 510
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.     208 208
Front side airbags     291 291
Running boards     328 328
White-letter tires     104 104
Roof rack     162 162
Front bucket seats       1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764
Options (change) 8,280 5,980 5,075 7,865
Options (change) 7,117 5,162 4,214 6,529
Destination 785 785 875 875
Total Price $38,310 $39,160 $43,205 $43,140
Total Invoice $35,175 $36,125 $37,875 $37,821

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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: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ66
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/70-16265/70-17
Total Price$38,310$39,160$43,205$43,140
Adjustments for Features0-250-80-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,310$38,910$43,125$42,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$190$0
Total Invoice$35,175$36,125$37,875$37,821
Adjustments for Features0-231-70-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,175$35,894$37,805$37,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$164$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ66
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Removable rear window  $100$100
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,900$3,730$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$80$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-70-180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in130.0 in
Length193.4 in221.6 in
Width73.7 in79.8 in
Height72.8 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,413 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.9 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 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
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 pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested192583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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