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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: $34,980

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,187

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $33,725
Base Invoice $24,587 $32,039
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Engine-block heater 35 75
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Running boards 345 570
Remote start 345  
Cargo net 65  
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch   525
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,440
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   325
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336  
Engine-block heater 30 66
All-weather floor mats 64 132
Running boards 293 502
Remote start 293  
Cargo net 34  
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593 1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Class III trailer hitch   462
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,147
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 7,785 7,875
Options (change) 6,775 7,070
Destination 825 860
Total Price $34,980 $42,460
Total Invoice $32,187 $39,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,106
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/65-18
Total Price$34,980$42,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$40,680
Total Invoice$32,187$39,969
Adjustments for Features0-1,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,187$38,293

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,620$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in118.9 in
Length174.7 in203.7 in
Width71.1 in78.5 in
Height67.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.270.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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 net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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