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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: $28,675

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,479

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $7,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,100 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,056 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Mud guards 275      
Cargo mat 110      
Cargo tray 110 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 285 140 140 140
Sunroof 900      
Package 201B   1,700    
Blind spot warning system   595 595 595
All-weather floor mats   75 75 75
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Mud guards 250      
Cargo mat 100      
Cargo tray 100 87 87 87
Roof rack crossbars 259 122 122 122
Sunroof 819      
Package 201B   1,483    
Blind spot warning system   519 519 519
All-weather floor mats   66 66 66
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,680 4,335 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,528 3,783 2,300 2,300
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $28,675 $38,230 $41,730 $46,630
Total Invoice $27,479 $35,451 $38,817 $43,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,511
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,675$38,230$41,730$46,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-4,490-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$36,655$37,240$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585$4,310
Total Invoice$27,479$35,451$38,817$43,386
Adjustments for Features0-1,461-4,177-5,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,479$33,990$34,640$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650$4,125

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,655$6,230$9,145$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$4,490$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461-4,177-5,271

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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.4,535 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 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 Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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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