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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: $47,073

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $577

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,394

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $2,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $41,490 $40,435
Base Invoice $38,027 $36,406 $35,531
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Cargo cover 135    
Second-row buckets 750 490 963
Navigation system 795 2,145 2,145
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.   1,790 2,305
Front side airbags   350 350
Wheel-lip moldings   180  
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Roof rack crossbars 118    
Cargo cover 118    
Second-row buckets 655 407 1,007
Navigation system 694 1,780 1,780
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.   1,486 1,913
Front side airbags   291 291
Wheel-lip moldings   149  
Options (change) 5,975 4,955 5,763
Options (change) 5,215 4,113 4,991
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $47,650 $47,320 $47,073
Total Invoice $44,137 $41,394 $41,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,296
Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$47,650$47,320$47,073
Adjustments for Features-4,6800-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,970$47,320$46,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$587$0
Total Invoice$44,137$41,394$41,397
Adjustments for Features-4,3350-299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,802$41,394$41,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,355$5,675$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3350-299

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in198.8 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in74.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.5,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft363.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3104.6 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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