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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,165

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,780

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $5,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $32,760 $27,490
Base Invoice $31,122 $25,606
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,295
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Navigation system 1,890 1,995
Sunroof 1,400 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
AWD 2,000 2,520
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   385
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Class IV trailer hitch   225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,101
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Navigation system 1,663 1,696
Sunroof 1,232 723
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
AWD 1,900 2,294
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
Remote start   326
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Class IV trailer hitch   192
Options (change) 11,955 12,890
Options (change) 10,880 11,389
Destination 825 785
Total Price $45,540 $41,165
Total Invoice $42,827 $37,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,567
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine281hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$45,540$41,165
Adjustments for Features-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,840$41,165
Total Invoice$42,827$37,780
Adjustments for Features-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,347$37,780

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,200$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4800

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase118.9 in130.5 in
Length205.0 in210.2 in
Width78.4 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

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