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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: $47,193

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $2,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,494

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $5,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $41,490 $40,435
Base Invoice $39,442 $36,406 $35,531
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Cargo cover 130    
Second-row buckets 695 490 963
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.   1,790 2,305
Power-adjustable pedals   120 120
Front side airbags   350 350
Wheel-lip moldings   180  
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Roof rack crossbars 133    
Cargo cover 124    
Second-row buckets 660 407 1,007
AWD 1,910    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.   1,486 1,913
Power-adjustable pedals   100 100
Front side airbags   291 291
Wheel-lip moldings   149  
Navigation system   1,780 1,780
Options (change) 7,125 5,075 5,883
Options (change) 6,779 4,213 5,091
Destination 945 875 875
Total Price $49,370 $47,440 $47,193
Total Invoice $47,166 $41,494 $41,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,885
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 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$49,370$47,440$47,193
Adjustments for Features-8,2200-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,150$47,440$46,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$587$0
Total Invoice$47,166$41,494$41,497
Adjustments for Features-7,8530-299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,313$41,494$41,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,345$5,125$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,220$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8530-299

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in198.8 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.0 in74.8 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft363.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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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