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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: $28,180

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,029

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,100 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,056 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Roof rack crossbars 285 60 60 60
Sunroof 900 850 850 850
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
Convenience Group   350    
Cargo cover   80 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255 255
Roof rack crossbars 259 51 51 51
Sunroof 819 723 723 723
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
Convenience Group   298    
Cargo cover   68 68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217 217
Options (change) 1,185 2,155 1,805 1,805
Options (change) 1,078 1,833 1,535 1,535
Destination 895 645 645 645
Total Price $28,180 $31,025 $32,650 $34,965
Total Invoice $27,029 $28,239 $29,698 $31,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,872
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTEddie 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, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,180$31,025$32,650$34,965
Adjustments for Features-2,7750-1,275-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,405$31,025$31,375$32,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,290
Total Invoice$27,029$28,239$29,698$31,758
Adjustments for Features-2,6620-1,160-2,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,367$28,239$28,538$29,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$299$1,112

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017200620062006
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTEddie 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
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
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$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,275$2,500$3,775$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0$1,275$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6620-1,160-2,407

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in113.7 in
Length167.2 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height64.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,125 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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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