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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: $44,645

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,062

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,250 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,337 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation system 1,890    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470    
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Second-row high console 300 150 150
Sunroof 1,400    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 301A   2,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Second-row buckets   695 695
Package 401A     4,300
Navigation system 1,663    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294    
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Second-row high console 264 132 132
Sunroof 1,232    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Package 301A   2,269  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Second-row buckets   607 607
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 5,585 7,605 9,305
Options (change) 4,915 6,638 8,121
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $44,645 $46,700 $53,300
Total Invoice $42,062 $43,155 $49,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201120152015
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,645$46,700$53,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,320-4,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,645$44,380$48,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$42,062$43,155$49,207
Adjustments for Features0-2,144-4,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,062$41,011$45,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,023

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120152015
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,370$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,144-4,173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length205.0 in197.1 in
Width78.4 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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