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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: $12,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,639

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $10,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelTraxExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,203 $34,952
Cargo mat 115  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Roof rack crossbars 285 120
Blind spot warning system   495
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo mat 105  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Roof rack crossbars 259 106
Blind spot warning system   421
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 540 2,420
Options (change) 491 2,062
Destination 945 825
Total Price $28,780 $40,780
Total Invoice $27,639 $37,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,869
Model Year20182011
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$28,780$40,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,780$37,190
Total Invoice$27,639$37,839
Adjustments for Features0-3,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,639$34,508

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$3,965$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,331

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelTraxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length167.6 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.4,579 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
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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