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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: $45,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,692

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $35,550 $47,000
Base Invoice $32,901 $43,710
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-deployable running boards 695 1,095
4WD w/low range 2,320 3,305
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,985
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-deployable running boards 591 964
4WD w/low range 2,112 3,074
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,747
Options (change) 9,125 6,385
Options (change) 7,976 5,785
Destination 815 995
Total Price $45,490 $54,380
Total Invoice $41,692 $50,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,960
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$45,490$54,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,490$52,400
Total Invoice$41,692$50,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,692$48,652

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Midgate $400
Rigid bed cover $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$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 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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