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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: $42,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,961

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,039 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440    
Roof rack 325    
All-weather floor mats 150 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
Heated front seats 250    
Running boards 570    
Second-row buckets 495    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Rear HVAC unit   695  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147    
Roof rack 286    
All-weather floor mats 132 64 64
Sunroof 1,232 723 723
Heated front seats 220    
Running boards 502    
Second-row buckets 436    
AWD 1,900 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Rear HVAC unit   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 8,155 10,125 7,660
Options (change) 7,317 8,827 6,731
Destination 860 815 815
Total Price $42,740 $42,555 $44,025
Total Invoice $40,216 $38,961 $40,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,175
Model Year201320092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,740$42,555$44,025
Adjustments for Features-850-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,655$42,555$43,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620
Total Invoice$40,216$38,961$40,447
Adjustments for Features-800-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,136$38,961$39,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,975$6,890$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-781

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length203.7 in193.4 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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