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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: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $30,178
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Class III trailer hitch 525 525  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,995
255/55HR20 995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,470 1,295
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,325
Second-row high console   300  
Third-row seat     375
Sun and Sirius Package     560
Rear HVAC unit     285
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
255/50R20     630
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Class III trailer hitch 462 462  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,696
255/55HR20 876    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,294 1,101
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900 1,900 2,117
Second-row high console   264  
Third-row seat     319
Sun and Sirius Package     476
Rear HVAC unit     243
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     326
255/50R20     536
Options (change) 12,975 7,585 9,955
Options (change) 11,739 6,815 8,682
Destination 775 775 785
Total Price $45,495 $46,345 $43,135
Total Invoice $42,672 $43,676 $39,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,267
Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,495$46,345$43,135
Adjustments for Features-810-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,685$44,510$43,135
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$42,672$43,676$39,645
Adjustments for Features-760-1,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,912$41,947$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,650$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-760-1,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length205.0 in193.4 in
Width78.4 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 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 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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%

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