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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: $48,555

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,810

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $40,780
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $38,027
Cargo cover 140 140 135
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350    
Navigation system 495    
Graphite Special Edition 2,345    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 150 150 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Roof rack 340 340  
Class III trailer hitch   575  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 402A     4,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Second-row buckets     750
Roof rack crossbars     135
Cargo cover 127 127 118
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139    
Navigation system 450    
Graphite Special Edition 2,134    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359  
All-weather floor mats 136 136 66
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
AWD 1,900 1,900  
Roof rack 309 309  
Class III trailer hitch   523  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Package 402A     3,604
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Second-row buckets     655
Roof rack crossbars     118
Options (change) 11,010 6,395 9,385
Options (change) 10,097 5,897 8,191
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $48,555 $49,335 $51,060
Total Invoice $45,810 $46,735 $47,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year201720172013
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,555$49,335$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,555$48,860$49,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$45,810$46,735$47,113
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,810$46,285$45,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172013
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorer
Trim2LTPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,975$7,450$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-1,619

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length203.7 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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