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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: $47,915

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,207

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $54,620
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $50,797
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 301A 2,600    
Roof rack crossbars 135 135  
Rear bumper protector 85 85  
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Blind spot warning system 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Package 402A   4,130  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,985
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Package 301A 2,269    
Roof rack crossbars 118 118  
Rear bumper protector 74 74  
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Blind spot warning system 519    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Package 402A   3,604  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,747
Options (change) 8,920 9,260 1,985
Options (change) 7,784 8,081 1,747
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $47,915 $50,935 $57,600
Total Invoice $44,207 $47,003 $53,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,821
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$47,915$50,935$57,600
Adjustments for Features-530-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,385$48,605$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,220$0
Total Invoice$44,207$47,003$53,539
Adjustments for Features-489-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,718$44,853$53,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Removable third row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,495$10,295$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-489-2,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,535 lb.5,449 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested230072%
Total Not Requested90028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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