Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Express 1500
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Highlights
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$35,980
Starting MSRP
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$27,710
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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63.30/98.20 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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320 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
195 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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5.3L/325
Displacement
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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Displacement
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320 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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195 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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335 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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260 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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16.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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P245/70R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Coil Over Shock
Suspension Type - Front
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume
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240 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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44 in
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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Step Up Height - Front
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20 in
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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77 in
Height, Overall
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83 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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23 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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125 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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48 in
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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39 in
Overhang, Front
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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130 in
Wheelbase
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135 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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Rear Door Opening Width
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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40 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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21 in
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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50 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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65 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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53 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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69 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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221 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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63.30/98.20 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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Weight & Capacity
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5,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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430 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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1,295 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,382 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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765 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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645 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,705 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,918 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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5,705 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,918 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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1,295 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,382 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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2,893 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,631 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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6,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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7,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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7,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,812 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,287 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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145
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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125
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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13.0 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 x 1.14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.5 x 0.78 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?
The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 is more reliable than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2014 Express 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2013 Avalanche.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 with 17 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?
The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 is cheaper than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche with a $27,710 starting MSRP versus a $35,980 starting MSRP.
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