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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: $54,300

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid   
Difference: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $50,455
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Running boards 595  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sunroof   995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
4WD w/low range   2,805
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Running boards 565  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Sunroof   826
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075
4WD w/low range   2,609
Options (change) 7,005 5,095
Options (change) 6,666 4,510
Destination 1,245 950
Gas Tax 0 -2,200
Total Price $56,630 $54,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,031
Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT10D4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG20/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20265/65-18
Total Price$56,630$54,300
Adjustments for Features-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$54,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerTahoe
TrimLimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$13,760$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in116.0 in
Length198.8 in202.0 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height69.9 in76.9 in
Curb Weight5,149 lb.5,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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 Hybrid

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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