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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: $42,360

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $51,200
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
4WD     0
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
4WD     0
Options (change) 12,330 9,430 0
Options (change) 10,698 8,236 0
Destination 785 785 1,195
Total Price $42,360 $42,610 $52,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,732
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$42,360$42,610$52,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$42,360$44,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror  $200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,215$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-171

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in120.9 in
Length193.4 in204.3 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height72.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft398.2 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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