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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $53,000 $62,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $50,032 $59,189
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 265 265
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495    
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 3,100 3,100
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150    
Bodyside moldings     100  
Second-row buckets     795  
Z71 Off-Road Package     1,850  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     2,930 2,435
Max Trailering Package       400
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 241 241
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Power-folding third row seats 421 421    
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,911 2,911
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128    
Bodyside moldings     91  
Second-row buckets     723  
Z71 Off-Road Package     1,684  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     2,666 2,216
Max Trailering Package       364
Options (change) 14,020 11,875 9,040 6,200
Options (change) 12,057 10,234 8,316 5,732
Destination 645 645 1,295 1,295
Total Price $44,865 $45,035 $63,335 $70,195
Total Invoice $40,220 $40,457 $59,643 $66,216

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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: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,458
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8355hp V8355hp 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, 7?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$44,865$45,035$63,335$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,210-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,865$44,885$59,125$62,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,425
Total Invoice$40,220$40,457$59,643$66,216
Adjustments for Features0-135-3,965-7,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,220$40,322$55,678$59,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$102$0$3,326

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTPremier
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Integrated trailer brake controller   $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350  $350
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Tubular side steps  $350 
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500  
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
Aux input  $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated second row seats   $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
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,100$11,160$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,210$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-3,965-7,212

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in204.0 in
Width73.7 in80.5 in
Height72.8 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft394.7 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

Z71 Off-Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plates150No
All-weather floor mats75No
Special exterior trim0No
All-terrain tires0Yes
Off-road suspension (upgrade)250No
Hill descent control250No
3.42 axle ratioNo
Total Requested47538%
Total Not Requested76562%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Max Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
3.42 axle ratioNo
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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