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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: $47,920

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,471

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $6,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $53,235
Base Invoice $42,228 $50,839
Class III trailer hitch 650  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Sunroof 1,400  
Second-row buckets   695
Class III trailer hitch 592  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Sunroof 1,274  
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 2,525 695
Options (change) 2,298 660
Destination 945 945
Total Price $47,920 $54,875
Total Invoice $45,471 $52,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,920$54,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$49,080
Total Invoice$45,471$52,444
Adjustments for Features0-5,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,471$46,906

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,125$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,538

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length204.3 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

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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