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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,975 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,776 $29,635 $35,025
Sunroof 1,400 995  
Navigation system   1,850 1,850
Remote start   425 425
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Sunroof 1,232 866  
Navigation system   1,610 1,610
Remote start   398 398
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 1,400 6,070 4,275
Options (change) 1,232 5,310 3,748
Destination 775 795 795
Total Price $42,150 $39,020 $43,225
Total Invoice $39,783 $35,740 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,802
Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$42,150$39,020$43,225
Adjustments for Features-1,3150-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,835$39,020$42,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130
Total Invoice$39,783$35,740$39,568
Adjustments for Features-1,2410-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,542$35,740$38,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,844

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$4,710$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2410-984

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.9 in
Length205.0 in202.9 in
Width78.4 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57522%
Total Not Requested200078%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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