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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: $32,045

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,622

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820162016
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT LeatherRSPremierHigh CountryHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,150 $42,050 $44,450 $52,050 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $39,093 $39,948 $42,228 $49,448 $25,948 $30,341
Package 302A         2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Remote start         395  
Glass roof panel(s)         1,315 1,315
Package 302A         2,085 2,085
Door sill trim plates         90 90
Remote start         375  
Glass roof panel(s)         1,249 1,249
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,000 3,605
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,799 3,424
Destination 945 945 945 945 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $42,095 $42,995 $45,395 $52,995 $32,045 $32,243
Total Invoice $40,038 $40,893 $43,173 $50,393 $30,622 $30,633

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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: $6,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,575
Model Year201820182018201820162016
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT LeatherRSPremierHigh CountryHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6257hp I4310hp V6310hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,095$42,995$45,395$52,995$32,045$32,243
Adjustments for Features-3,500-3,500-5,000-11,2750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,595$39,495$40,395$41,720$32,045$31,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$1,800$3,125$327$0
Total Invoice$40,038$40,893$43,173$50,393$30,622$30,633
Adjustments for Features-3,329-3,329-4,755-10,7210-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,709$37,564$38,418$39,672$30,622$30,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$1,709$2,963$488$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820182018201820162016
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverseC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT LeatherRSPremierHigh CountryHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0 $0$0
4WD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Curve control    $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator   $25  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Class III trailer hitch   $250  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150  
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500
8 kWh battery pack     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Sunroof   $900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200$200  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350    
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Total Value of Features$7,850$7,850$9,350$15,625$4,350$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$3,500$5,000$11,275$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,329-3,329-4,755-10,7210-499

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in104.3 in
Length204.3 in173.6 in
Width78.6 in72.0 in
Height70.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested132577%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested132577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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