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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: $42,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,998

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $48,550
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $44,423
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695 1,095
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 2,850
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,890
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591 909
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 2,607
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,229
Options (change) 12,615 10,410 7,835
Options (change) 10,940 9,068 6,745
Destination 785 785 950
Total Price $42,645 $43,590 $57,335
Total Invoice $38,998 $40,031 $52,118

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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: $11,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,198
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$42,645$43,590$57,335
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,645$43,090$54,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$38,998$40,031$52,118
Adjustments for Features0-459-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,998$39,572$49,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$574$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,525$6,025$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459-2,922

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082009
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%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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