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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: $40,320

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,920

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLT LeatherPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 650 650    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 850 850
Driver Confidence II Package   475    
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Third-row seat     875  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Class III trailer hitch 592 592    
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 723 723
Driver Confidence II Package   432    
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Third-row seat     744  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 2,050 2,525 7,890 5,610
Options (change) 1,866 2,298 6,786 4,848
Destination 945 945 815 815
Total Price $44,145 $47,920 $40,320 $41,975
Total Invoice $41,904 $45,471 $36,920 $38,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLT LeatherPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,145$47,920$40,320$41,975
Adjustments for Features-3,500-6,0750-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$41,845$40,320$41,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$755
Total Invoice$41,904$45,471$36,920$38,564
Adjustments for Features-3,322-5,7650-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,582$39,706$36,920$37,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0$817

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTraverseTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimLT LeatherPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,930$10,505$4,430$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$6,075$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,322-5,7650-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in113.7 in
Length204.3 in193.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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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