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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: $56,740

Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,624

Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ   
Difference: $2,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $48,550
Base Invoice $50,587 $44,423
Second-row buckets 695  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890
4WD w/low range   2,850
Blind spot warning system   500
Second-row buckets 660  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229
4WD w/low range   2,607
Blind spot warning system   415
Options (change) 2,905 7,240
Options (change) 2,759 6,251
Destination 945 950
Total Price $56,820 $56,740
Total Invoice $54,291 $51,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,324
Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$56,820$56,740
Adjustments for Features-6,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,550$56,740
Total Invoice$54,291$51,624
Adjustments for Features-5,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,300$51,624

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,745$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,890 lb.5,485 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
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Total Requested40100%
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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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