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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,615

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,090

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $32,760
Base Invoice $28,752 $31,122
Convenience Package 995  
Navigation system 2,505 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850 1,400
AWD 2,525 2,000
Adrenaline Package 1,995  
Class IV trailer hitch 225  
Class III trailer hitch   525
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Convenience Package 846  
Navigation system 2,129 1,663
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
Sunroof 723 1,232
AWD 2,298 1,900
Adrenaline Package 1,816  
Class IV trailer hitch 192  
Class III trailer hitch   462
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 10,790 10,485
Options (change) 9,523 9,586
Destination 815 825
Total Price $42,615 $44,070
Total Invoice $39,090 $41,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year20092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$42,615$44,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,615$40,735
Total Invoice$39,090$41,533
Adjustments for Features0-3,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,090$38,390

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear defrost $200
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,390$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,143

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracTraverse
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in118.9 in
Length210.2 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in78.4 in
Height72.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 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
0.024.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

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