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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: $47,560

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,201

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond   
Difference: $1,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $44,580
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $41,459
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Running boards 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,985
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Running boards 565 565  
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,747
Options (change) 5,665 2,905 1,985
Options (change) 5,381 2,759 1,747
Destination 945 945 995
Total Price $48,285 $57,085 $47,560
Total Invoice $46,126 $54,543 $44,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,318
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine280hp I4365hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$48,285$57,085$47,560
Adjustments for Features-3,395-9,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,890$47,175$47,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$0
Total Invoice$46,126$54,543$44,201
Adjustments for Features-3,243-9,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,883$45,074$44,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,191$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalanche
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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 
Removable rear window  $100
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,785$18,300$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$9,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,243-9,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in130.0 in
Length198.3 in221.3 in
Width78.9 in79.1 in
Height70.0 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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