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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: $43,055

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,505
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,680
Third-row seat 875 375  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class III trailer hitch     575
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,395
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,350
Running boards     585
Second-row buckets     0
Sunroof     1,400
Roof rack     340
Third-row seat 744 319  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 450
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 136
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,900
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class III trailer hitch     523
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,269
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,138
Running boards     533
Second-row buckets     0
Sunroof     1,274
Roof rack     309
Options (change) 13,025 10,125 9,290
Options (change) 11,289 8,826 8,532
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $43,055 $43,305 $46,690
Total Invoice $39,347 $39,789 $44,107

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,389
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$43,055$43,305$46,690
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,055$43,055$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$39,347$39,789$44,107
Adjustments for Features0-230-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,347$39,559$41,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,140$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,706 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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