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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: $57,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,486

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $62,200
Base Invoice $50,587 $58,468
Second-row buckets 695  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130 195
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Roof rack crossbars 140 265
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Adaptive cruise control   895
Head-up display (HUD)   850
6.2L V8   2,720
RST Edition   2,630
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,435
Second-row buckets 660  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Cargo cover 124 177
All-weather floor mats 71 205
Roof rack crossbars 133 241
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Adaptive cruise control   814
Head-up display (HUD)   774
6.2L V8   2,475
RST Edition   2,393
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,216
Options (change) 3,110 10,215
Options (change) 2,954 9,295
Destination 945 1,295
Total Price $57,025 $73,710
Total Invoice $54,486 $69,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,999
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$57,025$73,710
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$73,710
Total Invoice$54,486$69,058
Adjustments for Features-2,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,059$69,058

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Integrated trailer brake controller $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Conversation mirror $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
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
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,615$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in204.0 in
Width78.9 in80.5 in
Height70.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Head-up display (HUD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
FeatureValueRequested?
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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