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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: $46,635

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,660

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,935 $41,300
Base Invoice $39,419 $39,442
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Cargo cover 140 130
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Roof rack 340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Roof rack crossbars   140
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,228  
Cargo cover 123 124
All-weather floor mats 132 71
Sunroof 1,232  
Roof rack 299  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Roof rack crossbars   133
Second-row buckets   660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 3,825 5,280
Options (change) 3,366 5,017
Destination 875 945
Total Price $46,635 $47,525
Total Invoice $43,660 $45,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $912
Model Year20152016
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,635$47,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,635$44,745
Total Invoice$43,660$45,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,660$42,748

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,656

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
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 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 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 seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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