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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. Traverse Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and Traverse will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer Limited's price is $1,430 lower than the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. Traverse Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer Limited, the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ includes additional features worth $700. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $700 adjustment for the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's additional features, the Ford Explorer Limited is $1,430 less than the Ford Explorer Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,520
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/55-20
Total Price45,31547,445
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price45,31546,745
Total Invoice41,54344,723
Adjustments for Features0-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice41,54344,063

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Difference: 2,130
Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
Difference: 3,180
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price35,55039,035
Base Invoice32,90137,083
Quad Bucket Seating Group795 
Navigation system1,9951,890
4.6L V81,310 
Remote start385 
Sunroof8501,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1,2951,470
4WD w/low range2,320 
Class III trailer hitch 525
Second-row high console 300
AWD 2,000
Quad Bucket Seating Group 0
Navigation system 1,663
4.6L V8 0
Remote start 0
Sunroof 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294
4WD w/low range 0
Class III trailer hitch 462
Second-row high console 264
AWD 1,900
Total options8,9507,585
Total options7,8276,815
Destination815825
Total Price45,31547,445
Total Invoice41,54344,723

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		Lots of car for the money.
20054dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
20044dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20024dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Chevrolet Traverse

Price of the Chevrolet Traverse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		too high, with GM in trouble, it would seem like they would do more to sell the car

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Compact spare tire $75
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Interior air filter $25
iPod integration$150 
Media drive, large$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $400
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
USB port $150
Voice control for external devices$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Glass roof panel(s) $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirrors $40
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$500 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in78.4 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Travel information system50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Explorer Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The interior and exterior finishes are of a luxury styling. More akin to a BMW or Mercedes. Great leather perferated seats. Everything about the workmanship says sturdy and long lasting.
Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Constant problems, failed transmission and drivetrain, junk!
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Cheap parts.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Chevrolet Traverse Materials and Workmanship

Materials and Workmanship of the Chevrolet Traverse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Just like my new GMC pick-up truck, the interior is again made of cheap plastic. GM should take a page out of what Ford and Chrysler have been doing lately. I still buy GM products because it's not all about the interior. It's about the ride,security and quality that I've always had with GM products.

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