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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: $47,520

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,586

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,145 $42,090
Base Invoice $39,616 $40,196
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Cargo mat 75 100
All-weather floor mats 150 120
Cargo cover 140 130
Running boards 585 595
Sunroof 1,400  
Roof rack 340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Roof rack crossbars   140
Second-row buckets   695
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269  
Cargo mat 68 95
All-weather floor mats 136 114
Cargo cover 127 124
Running boards 533 565
Sunroof 1,274  
Roof rack 309  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Roof rack crossbars   133
Second-row buckets   660
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 4,480 6,765
Options (change) 4,075 6,426
Destination 895 995
Total Price $47,520 $49,850
Total Invoice $44,586 $47,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $666
Model Year20162018
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,520$49,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$45,980
Total Invoice$44,586$47,617
Adjustments for Features0-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,586$43,920

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
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$5,465$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length203.7 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%

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