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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,365

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,875

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $5,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $42,228 $43,883 $51,512
Redline Edition 2,495    
Driver Confidence II Package 475    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Wheels, dark finish   595  
Redline Edition 2,270    
Driver Confidence II Package 432    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Options (change) 2,970 6,860 695
Options (change) 2,702 6,516 660
Destination 945 995 995
Total Price $48,365 $53,805 $55,630
Total Invoice $45,875 $51,394 $53,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,562
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,365$53,805$55,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,365$50,285$49,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$45,875$51,394$53,167
Adjustments for Features0-3,362-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,875$48,032$47,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$9,570$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,362-5,730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length204.3 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Redline Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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