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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: $45,680

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,950

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,122 $35,268
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Navigation system 1,890  
Cargo cover 140 135
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Second-row buckets 0 750
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Navigation system 1,663  
Cargo cover 123 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Second-row buckets 0 638
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 12,095 9,295
Options (change) 11,003 8,022
Destination 825 825
Total Price $45,680 $47,975
Total Invoice $42,950 $44,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,506
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,680$47,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,680$45,070
Total Invoice$42,950$44,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,950$41,444

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,475$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,671

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,066 lb.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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