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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: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $10,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid TitaniumLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $26,048 $31,122 $37,083
Navigation system 795 1,890 1,890
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Leather seating surfaces   1,525  
Cargo cover   140 140
Navigation system 755 1,663 1,663
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Leather seating surfaces   1,342  
Cargo cover   123 123
Options (change) 795 6,700 2,030
Options (change) 755 6,115 1,786
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $28,945 $40,285 $41,890
Total Invoice $27,678 $38,062 $39,694

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,264
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid TitaniumLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,945$40,285$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,185-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,945$39,100$40,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$27,678$38,062$39,694
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,678$36,942$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXTraverseTraverse
TrimHybrid TitaniumLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$3,555$4,740$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,120-1,762

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,641 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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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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