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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: $28,780

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,639

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $10,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,203 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Cargo mat 115 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 285 140 140 140 140
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo mat 105 95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 259 133 133 133 133
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 540 5,165 2,185 2,185 490
Options (change) 491 4,908 2,076 2,076 466
Destination 945 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,780 $40,180 $45,270 $49,130 $55,425
Total Invoice $27,639 $38,392 $43,267 $46,954 $52,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,977
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,780$40,180$45,270$49,130$55,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-7,045-8,470-14,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,780$37,275$38,225$40,660$41,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950$3,385$3,965
Total Invoice$27,639$38,392$43,267$46,954$52,973
Adjustments for Features0-2,776-6,733-8,095-13,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,639$35,616$36,534$38,859$39,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$918$3,243$3,800

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTraxExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction$0   $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning$200   $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Digital instruments$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,240$8,145$12,285$13,710$19,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$7,045$8,470$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,776-6,733-8,095-13,557

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length167.6 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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