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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,630

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,400

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $30,670 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $28,053 $31,389 $36,801
Navigation system 1,995 2,250 2,250
Sunroof 895 995 995
Remote start 395    
AWD 1,850    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Polished alloy wheels   1,100  
275/55R20   695  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Navigation system 1,736 1,868 1,868
Sunroof 779 826 826
Remote start 343    
AWD 1,664    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Polished alloy wheels   913  
275/55R20   577  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Options (change) 5,135 13,985 7,585
Options (change) 4,522 11,869 6,556
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $36,630 $49,190 $49,310
Total Invoice $33,400 $44,158 $44,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,105
Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine263hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionA6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$36,630$49,190$49,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,730-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,630$45,460$45,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,400$44,158$44,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,348-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,400$40,810$40,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,990$8,720$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,348-3,752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.9 in130.0 in
Length200.4 in221.3 in
Width74.5 in79.1 in
Height61.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.2101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested232570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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