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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: $34,640

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,096

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $9,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimSELTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $39,035
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $37,083
Package 302A 1,895    
Navigation system 795 795 1,890
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Class III trailer hitch     525
Cargo cover     140
Sunroof     1,400
Package 302A 1,654    
Navigation system 694 694 1,663
Class II trailer hitch 345 345  
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Class III trailer hitch     462
Cargo cover     123
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 5,575 3,480 3,955
Options (change) 4,932 3,037 3,480
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $34,640 $34,745 $43,815
Total Invoice $32,096 $32,253 $41,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,409
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimSELTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/55-20
Total Price$34,640$34,745$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$34,245$42,555
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$32,096$32,253$41,388
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,096$31,789$40,198
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTraverse
TrimSELTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,355$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in118.9 in
Length178.1 in205.0 in
Width72.4 in78.4 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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%
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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