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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: $41,285

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020062006
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $30,200 $32,515
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 10,440 8,145
Options (change) 0 8,925 6,974
Destination 1,195 645 645
Total Price $52,095 $41,285 $41,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,076
Model Year202020062006
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$52,095$41,285$41,305
Adjustments for Features-7,98000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$41,285$41,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020062006
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,155$3,175$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,980$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18300

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202006
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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