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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: $28,455

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,279

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,100 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,056 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Mud guards 275      
Roof rack crossbars 285 115 115 115
Sunroof 900      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
SYNC   395    
All-weather floor mats   55 55 55
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Remote start   385 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Mud guards 250      
Roof rack crossbars 259 97 97 97
Sunroof 819      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
SYNC   336    
All-weather floor mats   47 47 47
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Remote start   326 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251 251  
Options (change) 1,460 2,145 1,500 1,205
Options (change) 1,328 1,823 1,274 1,023
Destination 895 785 785 785
Total Price $28,455 $29,425 $31,530 $34,385
Total Invoice $27,279 $27,379 $29,332 $31,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,315
Model Year2017200820082008
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, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,455$29,425$31,530$34,385
Adjustments for Features-2,3100-1,575-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,145$29,425$29,955$31,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530$1,660
Total Invoice$27,279$27,379$29,332$31,986
Adjustments for Features-2,2150-1,465-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,064$27,379$27,867$28,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$488$1,537

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250   
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,975$2,665$4,240$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0$1,575$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2150-1,465-3,070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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