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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: $39,095

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,805

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $29,635 $35,025
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450      
Navigation system 495   1,850 1,550
All-weather floor mats 150 150 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 995  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395    
Remote start     425 425
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 402A       3,100
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230      
Navigation system 450   1,610 1,349
All-weather floor mats 136 136 65 65
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 866  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359    
Remote start     398 398
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 402A       2,697
Options (change) 4,890 1,945 6,145 5,150
Options (change) 4,449 1,769 5,375 4,509
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $42,435 $44,885 $39,095 $44,100
Total Invoice $40,162 $42,607 $35,805 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,687
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$42,435$44,885$39,095$44,100
Adjustments for Features-1,765-2,5900-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$42,295$39,095$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$2,780
Total Invoice$40,162$42,607$35,805$40,329
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,4590-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,492$40,148$35,805$38,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,656$0$2,489

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTraverseTraverseTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,425$7,250$4,660$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$2,590$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,670-2,4590-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.9 in
Length203.7 in202.9 in
Width78.5 in76.2 in
Height69.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested170066%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
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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