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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: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,264

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $38,155
Base Invoice $42,228 $35,025
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 1,875 5,075
Options (change) 1,706 4,444
Destination 945 795
Total Price $47,270 $44,025
Total Invoice $44,879 $40,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-19
Total Price$47,270$44,025
Adjustments for Features-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$44,025
Total Invoice$44,879$40,264
Adjustments for Features-3,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,490$40,264

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,750$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3890

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in112.9 in
Length204.3 in202.9 in
Width78.6 in76.2 in
Height70.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%
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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