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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: $41,815

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,401

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,039 $34,952
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440  
Cargo cover 140 135
Class III trailer hitch 525  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Roof rack 325  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147  
Cargo cover 123 115
Class III trailer hitch 462  
All-weather floor mats 132 64
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,820
Roof rack 286  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Roof rack crossbars   106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 7,230 6,590
Options (change) 6,502 5,743
Destination 860 825
Total Price $41,815 $44,950
Total Invoice $39,401 $41,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year20132011
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$41,815$44,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,815$41,770
Total Invoice$39,401$41,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,401$38,583

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$6,175$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,937

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length203.7 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft380.7 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 outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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%

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