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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: $45,740

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,072

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $36,710 $45,640
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,590 $41,002
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 301A 2,250    
Roof rack crossbars 120 90 90
Second-row buckets 750 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
3LT Equipment Group   3,225  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   760  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,790 3,790
Convenience Package 2   725  
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 301A 1,913    
Roof rack crossbars 106 75 75
Second-row buckets 638 490  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
3LT Equipment Group   2,677  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   631  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,146 3,146
Convenience Package 2   602  
Options (change) 7,380 9,180 3,880
Options (change) 6,295 7,621 3,221
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $45,740 $46,790 $50,420
Total Invoice $42,072 $42,111 $45,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,320
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$45,740$46,790$50,420
Adjustments for Features-2,4800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$46,790$49,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,380
Total Invoice$42,072$42,111$45,123
Adjustments for Features-2,2810-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,791$42,111$44,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,893

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,720$6,240$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2810-1,119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in202.0 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height70.4 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.5,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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