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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: $45,495

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 525 525  
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,470 1,295
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,995
255/55HR20 995    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 850
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,320
Second-row high console   300  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
255/50R20     630
Class III trailer hitch 462 462  
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,294 1,101
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,696
255/55HR20 876    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 723
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900 1,900 2,112
Second-row high console   264  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
255/50R20     536
Options (change) 12,975 7,585 9,580
Options (change) 11,739 6,815 8,363
Destination 775 775 815
Total Price $45,495 $46,345 $45,945
Total Invoice $42,672 $43,676 $42,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year201020102009
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$45,945
Adjustments for Features-470-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$44,850$45,945
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$42,672$43,676$42,079
Adjustments for Features-441-1,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,231$42,267$42,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$36$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102009
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 
911 assist  $25
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 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,350$8,375$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$1,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-441-1,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
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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