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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: $43,055

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,105 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 1,750    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395    
Navigation system 495 1,995 1,995
Running boards 580    
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Sunroof 1,400    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Roof rack 340    
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Audiophile Package   510  
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
Leather seating surfaces 1,540    
2LT Equipment Group 2,375    
Class III trailer hitch 506    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,228    
Navigation system 436 1,696 1,696
Running boards 510    
All-weather floor mats 132 47 47
Sunroof 1,232    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900 2,111 2,117
Roof rack 299    
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Audiophile Package   433  
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) 11,185 13,025 10,125
Options (change) 10,158 11,289 8,826
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $45,855 $43,055 $43,305
Total Invoice $43,138 $39,347 $39,789

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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: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year201520082008
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)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,855$43,055$43,305
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$43,055$43,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$43,138$39,347$39,789
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,388$39,347$39,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
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 liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
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  
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 
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$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,950$5,090$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7500-230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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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