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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: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,293

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $42,830 $51,465
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $39,831 $47,862
Third-row seat 845 845    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Luxury Package 1,700   1,825  
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
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 3,105
Second-row buckets     590  
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package     230  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,990 1,940
Third-row seat 718 718    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Luxury Package 1,445   1,606  
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
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 2,650 2,887
Second-row buckets     519  
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package     202  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,511 1,707
Options (change) 12,930 11,230 9,485 5,045
Options (change) 11,130 9,685 8,488 4,594
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $43,775 $44,390 $53,265 $57,460
Total Invoice $39,293 $39,908 $49,269 $53,406

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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: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,812
Model Year2006200620112011
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 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 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$53,265$57,460
Adjustments for Features00-2,340-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,775$44,390$50,925$53,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,845
Total Invoice$39,293$39,908$49,269$53,406
Adjustments for Features00-2,164-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,293$39,908$47,105$49,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,871

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2006200620112011
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$350
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$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$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$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  
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,300$7,640$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,340$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,164-3,430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062011
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.5,794 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

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%
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 seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested87548%
Total Not Requested95052%
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
3.42 axle ratioNo
Total Requested048%
Total Not Requested052%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested37512%

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
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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