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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,540

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $8,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,827

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTraverseExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $31,122 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Class III trailer hitch 525      
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470      
Navigation system 1,890 2,105 2,105 2,105
Second-row buckets 0 795 795 795
Sunroof 1,400   995 995
AWD 2,000      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900 2,900
Remote start   345 345 345
Package 203A   5,855    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Class III trailer hitch 462      
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294      
Navigation system 1,663 1,789 1,789 1,789
Second-row buckets 0 676 676 676
Sunroof 1,232   846 846
AWD 1,900      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,639 2,639 2,639
Remote start   293 293 293
Package 203A   4,976    
Options (change) 11,955 13,995 9,135 9,135
Options (change) 10,880 12,069 7,939 7,939
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $45,540 $53,735 $55,400 $56,910
Total Invoice $42,827 $49,345 $51,130 $52,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,750
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTraverseExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$45,540$53,735$55,400$56,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-2,725-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,540$51,810$52,675$53,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$42,827$49,345$51,130$52,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,768-2,515-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,827$47,577$48,615$49,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,038$2,181

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTraverseExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,725$9,650$10,450$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$2,725$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768-2,515-2,745

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in119.0 in
Length205.0 in206.5 in
Width78.4 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.5,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested302564%
Total Not Requested170036%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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