Tahoe vs Explorer

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet

Tahoe

Price from $60,700
Monthly payment $706
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Ford Explorer
Ford

Explorer

Price from $49,355
Monthly payment $574
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Specifications

  Tahoe Explorer
Manufacturer Chevrolet Ford
Starting price $60,700 $49,355
Monthly payment $706 $574
Fuel type Diesel Gasoline
Fuel economy 22.9 mpg 21.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 523 g/mi–571 g/mi 377 g/mi–467 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Explorer suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Tahoe starts at $60,700; Explorer starts at $49,355. The difference is $11,345, making Explorer about 19% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Tahoe — $706; Explorer — $574. The difference is $132 per month, with Explorer lower.

The models use different powertrains: Tahoe — Diesel; Explorer — Gasoline. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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