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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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For the Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Avalanche vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Avalanche and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer Limited's price is $6,665 lower than the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Avalanche vs. Explorer Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer Limited, the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ includes additional features worth $2805. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2805 adjustment for the Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ's additional features, the Ford Explorer Limited is $6,665 less than the Ford Explorer Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 6,514
Model Year20122010
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers300, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18
Total Price54,38044,910
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price51,57544,910
Total Invoice50,49041,372
Adjustments for Features-2,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice47,88641,372

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Difference: 9,470
Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
Difference: 9,118
Model Year20122010
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price47,00036,280
Base Invoice43,71033,774
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.1,985 
Power-deployable running boards1,095695
4WD w/low range3,3052,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845
Remote start 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 0
Power-deployable running boards 591
4WD w/low range 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418
Remote start 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101
Total options6,3857,815
Total options5,7856,783
Destination995815
Total Price54,38044,910
Total Invoice50,49041,372

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Chevrolet Avalanche

Price of the Chevrolet Avalanche: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		MSRP AT 50K

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		Lots of car for the money.
20054dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
20044dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20024dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelAvalancheExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Midgate$400 
Rigid bed cover$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $150
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$400 
Traffic + travel information $50
Traffic information$50 
USB port$150 
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable rear window$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $500
Polished alloy wheels$700 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,805$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelAvalancheExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in113.7 in
Length221.3 in193.4 in
Width79.1 in73.7 in
Height76.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,969 lb.4,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		45.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		101.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio50Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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Available Features of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The interior and exterior finishes are of a luxury styling. More akin to a BMW or Mercedes. Great leather perferated seats. Everything about the workmanship says sturdy and long lasting.
Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Constant problems, failed transmission and drivetrain, junk!
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Cheap parts.

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