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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: $42,670

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,222

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $37,255 $38,445
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $32,786 $33,856
Package 202A 3,075      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795 795 2,145 2,145
All-weather floor mats 75 75    
Roof rack crossbars 120 120    
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095    
Sun and Sound Package     320 615
Front side airbags     350 350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     600 600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     3,000  
Roof rack     195 195
Front bucket seats       1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920
Package 202A 2,614      
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Navigation system 676 676 1,780 1,780
All-weather floor mats 64 64    
Roof rack crossbars 106 106    
AWD 1,820 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798    
Sun and Sound Package     266 510
Front side airbags     291 291
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     498 498
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,075 1,075
4WD w/low range     2,655  
Roof rack     162 162
Front bucket seats       1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764
Options (change) 10,325 7,250 7,905 7,695
Options (change) 8,918 6,304 6,727 6,387
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $42,670 $45,610 $46,035 $47,015
Total Invoice $39,222 $42,081 $40,388 $41,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,935
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-16265/70-17
Total Price$42,670$45,610$46,035$47,015
Adjustments for Features-1,925-3,2400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$42,370$46,035$46,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$530
Total Invoice$39,222$42,081$40,388$41,118
Adjustments for Features-1,769-2,9890-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,453$39,092$40,388$40,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,639$0$336

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable rear window  $100$100
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,170$7,930$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$3,240$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,769-2,9890-394

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in130.0 in
Length197.1 in221.6 in
Width78.9 in79.8 in
Height70.4 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,654 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.9 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested107533%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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