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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: $41,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,407

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $46,195
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $42,961
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695 1,095
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 3,305
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,940
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591 964
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 3,074
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,707
Options (change) 11,920 9,330 6,340
Options (change) 10,349 8,149 5,745
Destination 785 785 950
Total Price $41,950 $42,510 $53,485
Total Invoice $38,407 $39,112 $49,656

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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: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,622
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$41,950$42,510$53,485
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,950$42,260$50,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$38,407$39,112$49,656
Adjustments for Features0-230-2,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,407$38,882$47,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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$150 
Midgate  $400
Rigid bed cover  $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable rear window  $100
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,225$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-2,627

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082011
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.5,969 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, front200No
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 Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
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 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
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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