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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,810

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $7,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $30,409 $36,337
Package 302A 2,135 2,135    
Remote start 395      
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Package 302A 1,906 1,906    
Remote start 353      
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Options (change) 2,530 2,135 6,585 1,890
Options (change) 2,259 1,906 5,975 1,663
Destination 825 825 810 810
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,810 $31,873 $39,405 $40,950
Total Invoice $29,619 $29,423 $37,194 $38,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,222
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,810$31,873$39,405$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,095-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,810$31,348$38,310$39,130
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$820
Total Invoice$29,619$29,423$37,194$38,810
Adjustments for Features0-485-1,034-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,619$28,938$36,160$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,330$3,855$4,425$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,095$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-1,034-1,725

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142011
ModelC-MAXTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length173.6 in205.0 in
Width72.0 in78.4 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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