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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: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $39,975
Base Invoice $30,178 $37,776
Third-row seat 375  
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
AWD 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 630  
Class III trailer hitch   495
Second-row high console   300
Sunroof   1,400
Third-row seat 319  
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,140
AWD 2,117 1,890
255/50R20 536  
Class III trailer hitch   436
Second-row high console   264
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 9,955 5,490
Options (change) 8,682 4,962
Destination 785 775
Total Price $43,135 $46,240
Total Invoice $39,645 $43,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp 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)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$43,135$46,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,135$44,430
Total Invoice$39,645$43,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,645$41,810

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
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 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,703

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in78.4 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Headroom38.7 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 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 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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