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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: $38,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $29,245 $32,395
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 0 8,685 6,475
Options (change) 0 7,460 5,583
Destination 1,195 785 785
Total Price $52,095 $38,715 $39,655

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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: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,495
Model Year202020082008
ModelTraverseExplorerExplorer
TrimHigh CountryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$52,095$38,715$39,655
Adjustments for Features-7,5150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,580$38,715$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020082008
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  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Second-row high console  $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,130$3,615$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,515$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1720-461

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202008
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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