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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: $47,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,974

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $37,855 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,389 $36,801
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 120 90 90
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,100  
Package 301A 2,250    
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,790 3,790
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
275/55R20   695  
Roof rails   195  
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Roof rack crossbars 106 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 506 913  
Package 301A 1,913    
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,146 3,146
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
275/55R20   577  
Roof rails   162  
Options (change) 9,125 14,815 8,220
Options (change) 7,881 12,558 7,083
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $47,805 $50,020 $49,945
Total Invoice $43,974 $44,847 $44,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$47,805$50,020$49,945
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,480$50,020$49,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$43,974$44,847$44,784
Adjustments for Features-2,1390-179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,835$44,847$44,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$40
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$12,045$9,720$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1390-179

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,731 lb.5,963 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 Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested240073%
Total Not Requested90027%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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