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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: $47,585

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,760

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $37,535 $45,815
Base Invoice $34,952 $42,608
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 120 90
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,940
4WD   3,050
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820  
Roof rack crossbars 106 79
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,707
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 9,225 5,080
Options (change) 7,983 4,622
Destination 825 950
Total Price $47,585 $51,845
Total Invoice $43,760 $48,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,707
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$47,585$51,845
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,185$51,845
Total Invoice$43,760$48,180
Adjustments for Features-1,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,473$48,180

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTZ
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 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
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 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$11,120$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2870

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112010
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.6,081 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

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
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 LTZ

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
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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