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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,640 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT | ||
| Difference: $2,125 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,060 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT | ||
| Difference: $731 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Traverse | Explorer |
| Trim | 2LT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,505 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $34,680 | $35,268 |
| Leather and Driver Confidence Package | 2,350 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Cargo cover | 140 | 135 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling mounted | 1,395 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 575 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 150 | 75 |
| Second-row buckets | 0 | 750 |
| Sunroof | 1,400 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Roof rack | 340 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 395 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| Package 301A | 2,250 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 595 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | |
| Leather and Driver Confidence Package | 2,138 | |
| Navigation system | 450 | |
| Cargo cover | 127 | 115 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling mounted | 1,269 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 523 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 136 | 64 |
| Second-row buckets | 0 | 638 |
| Sunroof | 1,274 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | 1,820 |
| Roof rack | 309 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 359 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | |
| Package 301A | 1,913 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 506 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | |
| Options (change) | 9,240 | 10,085 |
| Options (change) | 8,485 | 8,698 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 |
| Total Price | $46,640 | $48,765 |
| Total Invoice | $44,060 | $44,791 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,271 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Traverse | Explorer |
| Trim | 2LT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 281hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/22 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/65-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $46,640 | $48,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,180 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,640 | $46,585 |
| Total Invoice | $44,060 | $44,791 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,002 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,060 | $42,789 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Traverse | Explorer |
| Trim | 2LT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,925 | $9,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,002 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Traverse | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 203.7 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,844 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 57.6 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 48.3 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
| Leather and Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Entertainment system, ceiling mounted | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
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