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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,830

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,744

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $11,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $33,725
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $32,039
Safety Package 595 595 595  
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,750 2,000
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395 395  
Sunroof 585 585 585 1,400
3.0L V6 855      
Tubular side steps 350      
Class III trailer hitch       525
Roof rack       325
Running boards       570
Cargo cover       140
Safety Package 506 506 506  
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,593 1,900
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336 336  
Sunroof 498 498 498 1,232
3.0L V6 778      
Tubular side steps 298      
Class III trailer hitch       462
Roof rack       286
Running boards       502
Cargo cover       123
Options (change) 4,680 3,475 3,325 4,960
Options (change) 4,137 3,061 2,933 4,505
Destination 615 615 615 860
Total Price $27,830 $28,275 $28,870 $39,545
Total Invoice $25,744 $26,170 $26,719 $37,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,094
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16255/65-18
Total Price$27,830$28,275$28,870$39,545
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,430-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,830$28,100$27,440$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0
Total Invoice$25,744$26,170$26,719$37,404
Adjustments for Features0-162-1,323-4,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,744$26,008$25,396$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$348$612$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards   $350
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,520$4,695$5,950$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,430$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-1,323-4,914

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062013
ModelEscapeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in118.9 in
Length174.9 in203.7 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height69.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
29.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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