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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: $48,095

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $8,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,145 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395      
Class III trailer hitch 575      
Cargo mat 75 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 150 120 120 120
Cargo cover 140 130 130 130
Running boards 585 595 595 595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Sunroof 1,400      
Roof rack 340      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269      
Class III trailer hitch 523      
Cargo mat 68 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 136 114 114 114
Cargo cover 127 124 124 124
Running boards 533 565 565 565
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Sunroof 1,274      
Roof rack 309      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,055 7,335 6,765 3,775
Options (change) 4,598 6,968 6,426 3,586
Destination 895 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $48,095 $56,960 $62,750 $63,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,993
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,095$56,960$62,750$63,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-5,320-9,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,095$52,665$57,430$53,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,765$1,245

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016202020202020
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,690$10,985$12,010$16,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$5,320$9,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-619-650-715

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162020
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in119.1 in
Length203.7 in198.8 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft387.8 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%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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