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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: $38,670

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,407

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 2,145 2,145 2,145
Sunroof 995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75      
Package 303A 2,800        
Package 401A   2,000      
Sun and Sound Package     320 615 615
Front side airbags     350 350 350
Front bucket seats       1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920 920
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,780 1,780 1,780
Sunroof 866        
All-weather floor mats 65 65      
Package 303A 2,436        
Package 401A   1,740      
Sun and Sound Package     266 510 510
Front side airbags     291 291 291
Front bucket seats       1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764 764
Options (change) 5,720 3,925 2,815 5,605 5,605
Options (change) 4,977 3,415 2,337 4,652 4,652
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $38,670 $42,875 $40,945 $40,880 $44,925
Total Invoice $35,407 $39,245 $35,998 $35,944 $39,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine263hp V6365hp V6295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$38,670$42,875$40,945$40,880$44,925
Adjustments for Features-905-2,1550-125-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,765$40,720$40,945$40,755$42,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$35,407$39,245$35,998$35,944$39,383
Adjustments for Features-829-1,9730-110-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,578$37,272$35,998$35,834$37,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,694$164$0$1,226

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Midgate  $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rigid bed cover  $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200   
Removable rear window  $100$100$100
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,860$7,110$4,955$5,080$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$2,155$0$125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-1,9730-110-2,323

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.9 in130.0 in
Length202.9 in221.6 in
Width76.2 in79.8 in
Height60.7 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested230089%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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