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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: $48,960

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,786

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,255 $41,675
Base Invoice $38,780 $38,862
Cargo cover 140 135
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445  
Navigation system 795  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack 325  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,130
Roof rack crossbars   135
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Cargo cover 123 118
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272  
Navigation system 700  
Class III trailer hitch 506  
All-weather floor mats 132 66
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,880  
Roof rack 286  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,604
Roof rack crossbars   118
Second-row buckets   655
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 6,830 9,385
Options (change) 6,131 8,191
Destination 875 895
Total Price $48,960 $51,955
Total Invoice $45,786 $47,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $727
Model Year20142014
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,960$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,960$50,400
Total Invoice$45,786$47,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,786$46,513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length203.7 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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