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Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,765

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $10,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,608

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $10,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,230 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $24,221 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Mud guards 275        
Cargo mat 110        
Cargo tray 110 100 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 245 140 140 140 140
Sunroof 900        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   1,600      
All-weather floor mats   75 75 75 75
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Mud guards 250        
Cargo mat 100        
Cargo tray 100 95 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 223 133 133 133 133
Sunroof 819        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   1,520      
All-weather floor mats   71 71 71 71
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 1,640 4,290 2,040 2,040 445
Options (change) 1,492 4,077 1,938 1,938 423
Destination 895 945 945 945 945
Total Price $27,765 $38,635 $44,285 $46,485 $54,360
Total Invoice $26,608 $36,919 $42,325 $44,426 $51,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,799
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,765$38,635$44,285$46,485$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-8,115-8,105-15,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$34,960$36,170$38,380$39,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,210$3,420$4,370
Total Invoice$26,608$36,919$42,325$44,426$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,512-7,756-7,746-14,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,608$33,407$34,569$36,680$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,162$3,273$4,183

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction$0   $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Digital instruments$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,655$8,330$12,770$12,760$19,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$8,115$8,105$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,512-7,756-7,746-14,365

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length167.2 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested117580%

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