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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $22,980
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $21,127
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 895
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 797
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 5,755 1,400 3,660
Options (change) 5,245 1,232 3,258
Destination 775 775 685
Total Price $38,275 $40,160 $27,325
Total Invoice $36,178 $38,093 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,626
Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$38,275$40,160$27,325
Adjustments for Features-5,800-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$33,235$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0
Total Invoice$36,178$38,093$25,070
Adjustments for Features-5,482-6,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,696$31,524$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$828$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102006
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,950$9,075$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,482-6,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in108.5 in
Length205.0 in197.6 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.9 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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