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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: $42,595

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,158

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $40,195
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $37,381
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 202A 3,075    
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, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     4,035
4WD     3,050
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 202A 2,614    
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, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,551
4WD     2,836
Options (change) 10,250 7,175 7,085
Options (change) 8,854 6,240 6,387
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $42,595 $45,535 $48,275
Total Invoice $39,158 $42,017 $44,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,232
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$42,595$45,535$48,275
Adjustments for Features-1,770-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,825$42,200$48,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$39,158$42,017$44,763
Adjustments for Features-1,627-3,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,531$38,940$44,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,830$12,395$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,627-3,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested122538%
Total Not Requested200062%

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%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested297598%
Total Not Requested652%

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