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Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,545

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,408

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $2,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,230 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,221 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Mud guards 275      
Roof rack crossbars 245      
Sunroof 900   850 850
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
All-weather floor mats   75 75 75
Remote start   385 385 385
Satellite radio   195    
Mud guards 250      
Roof rack crossbars 223      
Sunroof 819   723 723
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
All-weather floor mats   64 64 64
Remote start   327 327 327
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 1,420 2,045 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 1,292 1,738 1,114 1,114
Destination 895 815 815 815
Total Price $27,545 $31,330 $33,740 $37,675
Total Invoice $26,408 $29,011 $31,248 $34,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,811
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,545$31,330$33,740$37,675
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-1,275-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,285$31,330$32,465$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$1,795
Total Invoice$26,408$29,011$31,248$34,830
Adjustments for Features-1,2080-1,181-4,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$29,011$30,067$30,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,056$1,613

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200920092009
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,165$4,440$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$1,275$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2080-1,181-4,206

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in113.7 in
Length167.2 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested52575%
Total Not Requested17525%

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