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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: $27,655

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,508

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelTraxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,230 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,221 $30,027 $35,268
Mud guards 275    
Cargo mat 110    
Roof rack crossbars 245 120 120
Sunroof 900    
Package 201A   1,800  
All-weather floor mats   75 75
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Mud guards 250    
Cargo mat 100    
Roof rack crossbars 223 106 106
Sunroof 819    
Package 201A   1,530  
All-weather floor mats   64 64
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,530 3,725 1,925
Options (change) 1,392 3,171 1,641
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $27,655 $36,645 $40,605
Total Invoice $26,508 $34,023 $37,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,354
Model Year201620122012
ModelTraxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,655$36,645$40,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$35,395$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$26,508$34,023$37,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-4,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,508$32,862$33,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620122012
ModelTraxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,330$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-4,149

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length167.2 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

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