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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: $48,590

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,784

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $31,389 $36,801
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570    
Technology Feature Bundle 935      
Package 202A 4,100      
AWD 2,150 2,150    
Running boards 595 595    
Cargo mat 100 100    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 90 90
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
3.5L V6   0    
3LT Equipment Group     3,190  
4WD w/low range     3,050 3,050
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,790 3,790
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 - Class III 542 542    
Technology Feature Bundle 888      
Package 202A 3,895      
AWD 2,053 2,054    
Running boards 565 565    
Cargo mat 95 95    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565 913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
3.5L V6   0    
3LT Equipment Group     2,648  
4WD w/low range     2,791 2,791
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,146 3,146
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) 13,575 7,840 14,815 8,220
Options (change) 12,906 7,459 12,558 7,083
Destination 995 995 900 900
Total Price $48,590 $50,925 $50,020 $49,945
Total Invoice $46,390 $48,650 $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: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$48,590$50,925$50,020$49,945
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,5200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,435$46,405$50,020$49,745
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$275$0
Total Invoice$46,390$48,650$44,847$44,784
Adjustments for Features-2,057-4,3180-179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,333$44,332$44,847$44,605
Cost Above Minimum$1$0$242$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalancheAvalanche
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Removable rear window  $100$100
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $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$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
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$12,030$14,395$9,875$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,520$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,057-4,3180-179

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20182008
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 Weight4,633 lb.5,963 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 XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested152543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 pedals125No
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 Requested227569%
Total Not Requested102531%
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), front40Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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