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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: $46,360

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,432

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $62,140
Base Invoice $32,901 $58,412
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-deployable running boards 695 1,745
4WD w/low range 2,320 3,100
Roof rack crossbars   250
Max Trailering Package   400
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,385
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 205
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-deployable running boards 591 1,588
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,911
Roof rack crossbars   228
Max Trailering Package   364
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,170
Options (change) 9,995 8,105
Options (change) 8,716 7,466
Destination 815 1,295
Total Price $46,360 $71,540
Total Invoice $42,432 $67,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,070
Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$46,360$71,540
Adjustments for Features0-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,360$64,435
Total Invoice$42,432$67,173
Adjustments for Features0-6,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,432$60,502

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Integrated trailer brake controller $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,715$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,671

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20092017
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.5,683 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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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