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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: $45,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,818 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395    
Navigation system 495 2,505 1,995
Roof rack 340    
All-weather floor mats 150 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
Running boards 585    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Rear HVAC unit   695  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Class III trailer hitch 523    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269    
Navigation system 450 2,129 1,696
Roof rack 309    
All-weather floor mats 136 64 64
Sunroof 1,274 723 723
Running boards 533    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Rear HVAC unit   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 9,290 12,630 9,655
Options (change) 8,533 10,956 8,427
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $46,835 $45,060 $46,020
Total Invoice $44,246 $41,090 $42,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year201720092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 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$46,835$45,060$46,020
Adjustments for Features-2,6200-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$45,060$45,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310
Total Invoice$44,246$41,090$42,143
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,771$41,090$41,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie 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
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,850$5,230$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4750-595

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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