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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,810

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $5,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,010 $41,255 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $32,310 $38,780 $25,337 $29,499
Cargo cover 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 150 150 175 175
Heated front seats 250      
Cargo mat 75 75    
Navigation system   795    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Remote start     395  
Cargo cover 123 123    
All-weather floor mats 132 132 156 156
Heated front seats 220      
Cargo mat 66 66    
Navigation system   700    
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Remote start     353  
Options (change) 615 1,160 2,765 2,370
Options (change) 541 1,021 2,468 2,115
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,500 $43,290 $30,810 $30,873
Total Invoice $33,726 $40,676 $28,680 $28,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,965
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,500$43,290$30,810$30,873
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-1,340-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$38,890$29,470$29,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$462$0
Total Invoice$33,726$40,676$28,680$28,482
Adjustments for Features0-4,134-1,247-1,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,726$36,542$27,433$26,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,816$672$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control  $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,790$9,190$6,130$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$1,340$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,134-1,247-1,721

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142015
ModelTraverseC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in104.3 in
Length203.7 in173.6 in
Width78.5 in72.0 in
Height69.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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