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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: $34,625

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,643

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $25,388
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,995
255/55HR20 1,120    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,470 995
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,850
Limited Convenience Package     475
Remote start     395
Stability control     495
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,736
255/55HR20 986    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,294 866
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,666
Limited Convenience Package     413
Remote start     343
Stability control     431
Options (change) 11,175 5,360 6,205
Options (change) 10,155 4,857 5,455
Destination 810 810 800
Total Price $43,995 $44,420 $34,625
Total Invoice $41,374 $42,004 $31,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,545
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$43,995$44,420$34,625
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,685$40,385$34,625
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$41,374$42,004$31,643
Adjustments for Features-3,113-3,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,261$38,188$31,643
Cost Above Minimum$73$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$7,700$8,425$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,113-3,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.9 in
Length205.0 in200.4 in
Width78.4 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.3 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft321.2 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 control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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