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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,540

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,827

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTraverse
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $32,760
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $31,122
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105 1,890
Remote start 345 345 345  
Second-row buckets 795 795 795 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Package 203A 5,855      
Sunroof   995 995 1,400
Class III trailer hitch       525
2LT Equipment Group       3,145
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,470
Leather seating surfaces       1,525
AWD       2,000
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789 1,663
Remote start 293 293 293  
Second-row buckets 676 676 676 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Package 203A 4,976      
Sunroof   846 846 1,232
Class III trailer hitch       462
2LT Equipment Group       2,987
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,294
Leather seating surfaces       1,342
AWD       1,900
Options (change) 11,095 6,235 6,235 11,955
Options (change) 9,430 5,300 5,300 10,880
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $50,835 $52,500 $54,010 $45,540
Total Invoice $46,706 $48,491 $49,864 $42,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,175
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTraverse
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$50,835$52,500$54,010$45,540
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,050-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,835$51,700$52,960$45,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0
Total Invoice$46,706$48,491$49,864$42,827
Adjustments for Features0-739-969-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,706$47,752$48,895$42,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,046$2,189$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTraverse
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$7,410$8,210$8,460$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,050$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-739-969-296

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelExpeditionTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in118.9 in
Length206.5 in205.0 in
Width78.8 in78.4 in
Height77.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested302564%
Total Not Requested170036%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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