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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: $54,720

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,447

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $61,740
Base Invoice $40,191 $57,418
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 995
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130 195
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Roof rack crossbars 140 250
Second-row buckets 695  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Head-up display (HUD)   875
4WD   3,000
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,260
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 905
Rear bumper protector 66  
Cargo cover 114 177
All-weather floor mats 66 205
Roof rack crossbars 122 228
Second-row buckets 607  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   123
Head-up display (HUD)   796
4WD   2,790
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,057
Options (change) 10,725 7,935
Options (change) 9,361 7,281
Destination 895 1,195
Total Price $54,720 $70,870
Total Invoice $50,447 $65,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,337
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$54,720$70,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,720$67,525
Total Invoice$50,447$65,894
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,447$62,784

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
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 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
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$9,130$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,921 lb.5,683 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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested280089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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