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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: $28,565

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,379

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $10,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTraxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $25,056 $35,268
Mud guards 275  
Cargo mat 110  
Roof rack crossbars 285 120
Sunroof 900  
Blind spot warning system   595
All-weather floor mats   75
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Mud guards 250  
Cargo mat 100  
Roof rack crossbars 259 106
Sunroof 819  
Blind spot warning system   506
All-weather floor mats   64
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,570 2,520
Options (change) 1,428 2,147
Destination 895 825
Total Price $28,565 $41,200
Total Invoice $27,379 $38,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949
Model Year20172012
ModelTraxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,565$41,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$36,985
Total Invoice$27,379$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,379$34,328

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelTraxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,912

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length167.2 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,125 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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