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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: $34,740

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,899

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelEscapeTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $24,587 $30,409 $36,337
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995 1,890 1,890
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Remote start 345    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,470 1,470
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
255/55HR20   1,120  
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696 1,663 1,663
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Engine-block heater 30 66 66
Remote start 293    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,294 1,294
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
255/55HR20   986  
Heated front seats   220  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 7,545 9,650 5,360
Options (change) 6,487 8,673 4,717
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $34,740 $42,470 $44,420
Total Invoice $31,899 $39,892 $41,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,100
Model Year201220112011
ModelEscapeTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,740$42,470$44,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$40,455$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$31,899$39,892$41,864
Adjustments for Features0-1,893-3,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,899$37,999$38,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$246

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220112011
ModelEscapeTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$6,775$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,893-3,619

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelEscapeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in118.9 in
Length174.7 in205.0 in
Width71.1 in78.4 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 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		29.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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