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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: $46,095

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,396

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,228 $35,268
Class III trailer hitch 650  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Sunroof 1,400  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Class III trailer hitch 592  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Sunroof 1,274  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 2,525 7,415
Options (change) 2,298 6,303
Destination 945 825
Total Price $47,920 $46,095
Total Invoice $45,471 $42,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,686
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,920$46,095
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,510$46,095
Total Invoice$45,471$42,396
Adjustments for Features-3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,082$42,396

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$8,500$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3890

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length204.3 in197.1 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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