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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,460

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,891

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $23,455
Base Invoice $37,083 $21,789
Cargo cover 140  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Navigation system 1,890 2,695
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 1,400  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Remote start   345
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,010
Cargo cover 123  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Navigation system 1,663 2,291
Engine-block heater 66 30
Sunroof 1,232  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Remote start   293
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 4,030 6,280
Options (change) 3,546 5,377
Destination 825 725
Total Price $43,890 $30,460
Total Invoice $41,454 $27,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,949
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/70-16
Total Price$43,890$30,460
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,005$30,460
Total Invoice$41,454$27,891
Adjustments for Features-4,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,840$27,891

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,025$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6140

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.1 in
Length205.0 in174.7 in
Width78.4 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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