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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: $45,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,017

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $37,535 $39,405
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,646
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Luxury Package   1,585
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,990
4WD   3,050
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Navigation system 676  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Luxury Package   1,395
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,511
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 7,175 8,625
Options (change) 6,240 7,742
Destination 825 950
Total Price $45,535 $48,980
Total Invoice $42,017 $45,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,890
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$45,535$48,980
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,835$48,980
Total Invoice$42,017$45,338
Adjustments for Features-1,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,448$45,338

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$10,620$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in130.0 in
Length197.1 in221.3 in
Width78.9 in79.1 in
Height70.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested177587%
Total Not Requested27513%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested282598%
Total Not Requested502%

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