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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: $42,970

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,679

Chevrolet Avalanche Z66   
Difference: $3,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSportLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Trailer Tow Package 570 570      
Navigation system 795 795 2,145 2,145 2,145
All-weather floor mats 75 75      
Roof rack crossbars 135 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995      
Sun and Sound Package     320 615 615
Front side airbags     350 350 350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     600 600 600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295 1,295
Roof rack     195 195 195
Front bucket seats       1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920 920
Trailer Tow Package 497 497      
Navigation system 694 694 1,780 1,780 1,780
All-weather floor mats 66 66      
Roof rack crossbars 118 118      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741      
Sun and Sound Package     266 510 510
Front side airbags     291 291 291
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     498 498 498
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,075 1,075 1,075
Roof rack     162 162 162
Front bucket seats       1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764 764
Options (change) 5,165 5,165 4,905 7,695 7,695
Options (change) 4,508 4,508 4,072 6,387 6,387
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $44,160 $47,735 $43,035 $42,970 $47,015
Total Invoice $40,931 $44,265 $37,733 $37,679 $41,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche Z66
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSportLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6365hp V6295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$44,160$47,735$43,035$42,970$47,015
Adjustments for Features-3,590-4,8650-125-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,570$42,870$43,035$42,845$44,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$40,931$44,265$37,733$37,679$41,118
Adjustments for Features-3,327-4,5110-110-2,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,604$39,754$37,733$37,569$38,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$164$0$1,231

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSportLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125$125
Proximity key$250    
Remote start$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist$50$50   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control $250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
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   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Midgate  $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rigid bed cover  $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$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$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Removable rear window  $100$100$100
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$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$1000
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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$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   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,695$10,970$6,105$6,230$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$4,865$0$125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,327-4,5110-110-2,318

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,535 lb.5,414 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 Limited

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 Sport

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 Z66

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%

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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