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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: $47,073

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $1,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,397

Chevrolet Tahoe Z71   
Difference: $4,547

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Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimXLTLimitedZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $40,435
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $35,531
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Package 202A 4,100    
Running boards 595 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Second-row buckets 695 695 963
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
3.5L V6   0  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.     2,305
Front side airbags     350
Navigation system     2,145
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Package 202A 3,895    
Running boards 565 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Second-row buckets 660 660 1,007
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
3.5L V6   0  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg.     1,913
Front side airbags     291
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 13,105 8,070 5,763
Options (change) 12,460 7,678 4,991
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $48,120 $51,155 $47,073
Total Invoice $45,944 $48,869 $41,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimXLTLimitedZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$48,120$51,155$47,073
Adjustments for Features-6,255-8,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,865$42,735$47,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0
Total Invoice$45,944$48,869$41,397
Adjustments for Features-5,972-8,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,972$40,825$41,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTahoe
TrimXLTLimitedZ71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Removable third row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$12,045$14,210$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,255$8,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,972-8,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20182006
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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested167547%

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 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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