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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,775

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,293

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,641 $44,423
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,850 2,850
Convenience Package     450  
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench     400  
2LT Equipment Group     2,525  
Second-row buckets     590  
White-letter tires     125  
Bose 250W 9 speakers     500  
5.3L V8     0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,890 3,890
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,607 2,607
Convenience Package     374  
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench     332  
2LT Equipment Group     2,310  
Second-row buckets     490  
White-letter tires     104  
Bose 250W 9 speakers     415  
5.3L V8     0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,229 3,229
Options (change) 12,930 11,230 11,330 6,740
Options (change) 11,130 9,685 9,861 5,836
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $43,775 $44,390 $51,195 $56,240
Total Invoice $39,293 $39,908 $46,452 $51,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,964
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$43,775$44,390$51,195$56,240
Adjustments for Features00-215-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,775$44,390$50,980$52,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,820
Total Invoice$39,293$39,908$46,452$51,209
Adjustments for Features00-195-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,293$39,908$46,257$48,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,820

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,225$6,225$6,440$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$215$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments00-195-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height72.8 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,485 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested157584%
Total Not Requested30016%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested265089%
Total Not Requested32511%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe 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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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