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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: $49,640

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,718

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $3,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $36,710 $45,640
Base Invoice $38,862 $33,590 $41,002
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 401A 4,130    
Rear bumper protector 85    
Roof rack crossbars 135 90 90
Second-row buckets 750 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
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  
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Package 401A 3,604    
Rear bumper protector 74    
Roof rack crossbars 118 75 75
Second-row buckets 655 490  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
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  
4WD w/low range   2,607 2,607
Options (change) 9,260 12,030 6,730
Options (change) 8,081 10,228 5,828
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $51,830 $49,640 $53,270
Total Invoice $47,838 $44,718 $47,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $462
Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$51,830$49,640$53,270
Adjustments for Features-2,8800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,950$49,640$52,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,380
Total Invoice$47,838$44,718$47,730
Adjustments for Features-2,6580-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,180$44,718$46,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,892

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimSportLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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$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  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Removable third row seats $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,420$8,540$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6580-1,120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,921 lb.5,530 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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
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

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
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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