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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: $35,730

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,105 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Roof rack 340  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
AWD 2,000 2,320
Third-row seat   875
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Class III trailer hitch 506  
Roof rack 299  
All-weather floor mats 132 64
AWD 1,900 2,112
Third-row seat   744
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Options (change) 3,065 5,635
Options (change) 2,837 5,008
Destination 875 815
Total Price $37,735 $35,730
Total Invoice $35,817 $33,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $758
Model Year20152010
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,735$35,730
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,805$35,730
Total Invoice$35,817$33,227
Adjustments for Features-1,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,985$33,227

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%
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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