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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: $39,260

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,121

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,010 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,310 $27,273 $30,178
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440    
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Running boards 570    
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Sunroof 1,400    
Heated front seats 250    
Second-row buckets 495    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Roof rack 325    
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147    
Class III trailer hitch 506    
Running boards 502    
All-weather floor mats 132 47 47
Sunroof 1,232    
Heated front seats 220    
Second-row buckets 436    
AWD 1,900 2,111 2,117
Roof rack 286    
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 8,205 9,230 8,130
Options (change) 7,361 8,063 7,130
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $43,090 $39,260 $41,310
Total Invoice $40,546 $36,121 $38,093

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,098
Model Year201420082008
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$43,090$39,260$41,310
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$39,260$39,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$40,546$36,121$38,093
Adjustments for Features-1,3270-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,219$36,121$36,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Trailer sway control$25  
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 
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 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
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,950$5,540$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3270-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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