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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: $49,150

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,118

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $48,550
Base Invoice $35,268 $44,423
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row buckets 750  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Blind spot warning system 595 500
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890
4WD w/low range   2,850
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row buckets 638  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Blind spot warning system 506 415
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229
4WD w/low range   2,607
Options (change) 10,470 7,240
Options (change) 9,025 6,251
Destination 825 950
Total Price $49,150 $56,740
Total Invoice $45,118 $51,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,048
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$49,150$56,740
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,560$56,740
Total Invoice$45,118$51,624
Adjustments for Features-5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,576$51,624

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic 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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$10,195$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5420

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,731 lb.5,485 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

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 seats300Yes
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 Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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