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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: $47,015

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,240

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,280 $48,550
Base Invoice $33,774 $44,423
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-deployable running boards 695 1,095
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,850
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-deployable running boards 591 909
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,607
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229
Options (change) 9,920 7,835
Options (change) 8,651 6,745
Destination 815 950
Total Price $47,015 $57,335
Total Invoice $43,240 $52,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$47,015$57,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,015$54,940
Total Invoice$43,240$52,118
Adjustments for Features0-2,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,240$49,941

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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
Folding third row seats $600
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
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$6,820$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20102009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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