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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,554

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,010
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,310
Third-row seat 845 375  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Class III trailer hitch     575
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     2,440
Running boards     570
Heated front seats     250
Second-row buckets     495
AWD     2,000
Roof rack     325
Third-row seat 718 319  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 132
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof 723 723 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Class III trailer hitch     506
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     2,147
Running boards     502
Heated front seats     220
Second-row buckets     436
AWD     1,900
Roof rack     286
Options (change) 6,985 5,870 8,205
Options (change) 6,029 5,082 7,361
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $36,090 $37,720 $43,090
Total Invoice $33,554 $35,178 $40,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$36,090$37,720$43,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$36,345$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$33,554$35,178$40,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,282-3,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,554$33,896$37,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$342$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,975$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,282-3,129

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in203.7 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

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%
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 devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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