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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: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $30,178 $30,409 $36,337
Third-row seat 375    
Rear HVAC unit 285    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,890 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,470 1,470
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,325 2,000 2,000
255/50R20 630    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
255/55HR20   1,120  
Second-row buckets   0  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Second-row high console     300
Third-row seat 319    
Rear HVAC unit 243    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,663 1,663
4.6L V8 1,192    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,294 1,294
Remote start 326    
AWD 2,117 1,900 1,900
255/50R20 536    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
255/55HR20   986  
Second-row buckets   0  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Second-row high console     264
Options (change) 9,955 13,100 7,585
Options (change) 8,682 11,849 6,815
Destination 785 810 810
Total Price $43,135 $45,920 $46,645
Total Invoice $39,645 $43,068 $43,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,635
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$43,135$45,920$46,645
Adjustments for Features0-810-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,135$45,110$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$39,645$43,068$43,962
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,645$42,308$42,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Second-row high console$250 $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,625$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-760-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
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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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 LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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