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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: $38,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,666

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,010 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $32,310 $26,790 $29,361
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440    
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
Running boards 570    
Second-row buckets 495    
AWD 2,000    
Roof rack 325    
Third-row seat   845 375
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   225 225
Rear HVAC unit   675 285
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class III trailer hitch 506    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147    
All-weather floor mats 132 47 47
Heated front seats 220    
Sunroof 1,232 723 723
Running boards 502    
Second-row buckets 436    
AWD 1,900    
Roof rack 286    
Third-row seat   718 319
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   192 192
Rear HVAC unit   574 243
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 8,205 9,280 8,165
Options (change) 7,361 8,141 7,194
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $43,090 $38,385 $40,015
Total Invoice $40,546 $35,666 $37,290

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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: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201420072007
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,090$38,385$40,015
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,965$38,385$38,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255
Total Invoice$40,546$35,666$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,0590-1,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,487$35,666$36,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$343

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420072007
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,925$5,800$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0590-1,281

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142007
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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