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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: $47,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,120

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $1,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $36,710 $45,640
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $33,590 $41,002
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Second-row buckets 695 695 590  
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 90 90
Polished alloy wheels 595   1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench     760  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,790 3,790
3LT Equipment Group     3,225  
Convenience Package 2     725  
275/55R20     695  
Power release, second row seats     425  
Heated second row seats     200  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Second-row buckets 660 660 490  
Rear bumper protector 71 71    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 565   913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench     631  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,146 3,146
3LT Equipment Group     2,677  
Convenience Package 2     602  
275/55R20     577  
Power release, second row seats     353  
Heated second row seats     166  
Options (change) 5,665 2,905 11,600 3,880
Options (change) 5,381 2,759 9,630 3,221
Destination 945 945 900 900
Total Price $47,910 $56,820 $49,210 $50,420
Total Invoice $45,768 $54,291 $44,120 $45,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,240
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$47,910$56,820$49,210$50,420
Adjustments for Features-4,070-10,5850-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$46,235$49,210$49,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$210
Total Invoice$45,768$54,291$44,120$45,123
Adjustments for Features-3,888-10,1140-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,880$44,177$44,120$44,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,297$0$108

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,670$17,185$6,600$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$10,585$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,888-10,1140-895

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in202.0 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height70.0 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
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%
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%
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%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested267579%
Total Not Requested70021%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

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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