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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: $51,015

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,703

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $62,200
Base Invoice $35,268 $58,468
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135 195
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Roof rack crossbars 120 265
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row buckets 750  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Adaptive cruise control   895
Head-up display (HUD)   850
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   140
4WD   3,000
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,435
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115 177
All-weather floor mats 64 205
Roof rack crossbars 106 241
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Second-row buckets 638  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Adaptive cruise control   814
Head-up display (HUD)   774
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   127
4WD   2,820
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,216
Options (change) 12,335 8,005
Options (change) 10,610 7,374
Destination 825 1,295
Total Price $51,015 $71,500
Total Invoice $46,703 $67,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,072
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$51,015$71,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,015$68,985
Total Invoice$46,703$67,137
Adjustments for Features0-2,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,703$64,775

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$9,525$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,362

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in204.0 in
Width78.9 in80.5 in
Height70.4 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft394.7 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Head-up display (HUD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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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