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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: $50,460

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,195

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $61,085
Base Invoice $39,800 $56,809
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 995
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Second-row buckets 695  
Running boards 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo mat 100 85
Cargo cover 130 195
Roof rack crossbars 140 210
All-weather floor mats 120 225
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,260
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 876
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Second-row buckets 660  
Running boards 565  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo cover 124 172
Roof rack crossbars 133 185
All-weather floor mats 114 198
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,989
Options (change) 7,840 4,105
Options (change) 7,450 3,614
Destination 945 1,195
Total Price $50,460 $66,385
Total Invoice $48,195 $61,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,745
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$50,460$66,385
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,460$65,655
Total Invoice$48,195$61,618
Adjustments for Features0-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,195$60,940

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,895$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172015
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 Weight4,457 lb.5,466 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
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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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