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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: $42,615

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,090

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $32,760 $31,010
Base Invoice $31,122 $28,752
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Navigation system 1,890 2,505
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sunroof 1,400 850
AWD 2,000 2,525
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Adrenaline Package   1,995
Class IV trailer hitch   225
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Navigation system 1,663 2,129
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sunroof 1,232 723
AWD 1,900 2,298
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Class IV trailer hitch   192
Options (change) 10,485 10,790
Options (change) 9,586 9,523
Destination 825 815
Total Price $44,070 $42,615
Total Invoice $41,533 $39,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year20122009
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)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,070$42,615
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$42,615
Total Invoice$41,533$39,090
Adjustments for Features-3,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,390$39,090

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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$8,725$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
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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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

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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