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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,630

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,978

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $41,675
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $39,800
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350    
Navigation system 495    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395  
Cargo cover 140 140 130
Graphite Special Edition 2,345    
Cargo mat 75 75 100
All-weather floor mats 150 150 120
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Roof rack 340 340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395  
Running boards   585 595
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     650
Roof rack crossbars     140
Second-row buckets     695
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139    
Navigation system 450    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269  
Cargo cover 127 127 124
Graphite Special Edition 2,134    
Cargo mat 68 68 95
All-weather floor mats 136 136 114
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Roof rack 309 309  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359  
Running boards   533 565
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     619
Roof rack crossbars     133
Second-row buckets     660
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 9,085 4,480 6,020
Options (change) 8,265 4,075 5,720
Destination 895 895 945
Total Price $46,630 $47,420 $48,640
Total Invoice $43,978 $44,913 $46,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $661
Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,630$47,420$48,640
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,630$46,970$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$43,978$44,913$46,465
Adjustments for Features0-426-3,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,978$44,487$43,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$509$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key  $5
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,100$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-426-3,148

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length203.7 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested192599%
Total Not Requested251%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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