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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: $44,240

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
Class III trailer hitch 495      
Second-row high console 300 150 150 150
Sunroof 1,400      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140      
Class III trailer hitch 436      
Second-row high console 264 144 144 144
Sunroof 1,232      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 3,490 5,105 4,535 2,840
Options (change) 3,072 4,851 4,309 2,699
Destination 775 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $44,240 $54,730 $60,520 $62,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,361
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$44,240$54,730$60,520$62,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,035-5,060-10,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,240$50,695$55,460$51,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,765$865

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,425$10,460$11,485$17,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035$5,060$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449-464-682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092020
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in119.1 in
Length205.0 in198.8 in
Width78.4 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

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

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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