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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: $52,095

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $43,100
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 0 8,310
Options (change) 0 7,252
Destination 1,195 895
Total Price $52,095 $52,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,171
Model Year20202015
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,095$52,305
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,860$52,305

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelTraverseExplorer
TrimHigh CountrySport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,875$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
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.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

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