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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: $46,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,564

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $36,280 $43,650
Base Invoice $33,774 $39,940
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Remote start 385  
Power-deployable running boards 695 1,095
4WD w/low range 2,320 3,050
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890
Roof rack crossbars   90
6.0L V8   1,095
Transmission cooler   230
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Remote start 327  
Power-deployable running boards 591 909
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,791
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229
Roof rack crossbars   75
6.0L V8   909
Transmission cooler   191
Options (change) 9,125 9,450
Options (change) 7,975 8,104
Destination 815 950
Total Price $46,220 $54,050
Total Invoice $42,564 $48,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,903
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$46,220$54,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,220$52,365
Total Invoice$42,564$48,994
Adjustments for Features0-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,564$47,467

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20102009
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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$7,020$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20102009
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.5,962 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested098%
Total Not Requested02%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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