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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: $45,495

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $32,901 $30,158 $36,086
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Navigation system 1,995 1,890 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310    
Sunroof 850 1,400 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,470 1,470
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 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   995  
Second-row buckets   0  
Second-row high console     300
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Navigation system 1,696 1,663 1,663
4.6L V8 1,192    
Sunroof 723 1,232 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,294 1,294
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 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   876  
Second-row buckets   0  
Second-row high console     264
Options (change) 9,580 12,975 7,585
Options (change) 8,363 11,739 6,815
Destination 815 775 775
Total Price $45,945 $45,495 $46,345
Total Invoice $42,079 $42,672 $43,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year200920102010
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$45,945$45,495$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-470-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,945$45,025$44,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$42,079$42,672$43,676
Adjustments for Features0-441-1,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$42,231$42,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920102010
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 
911 assist$25  
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
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,350$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-1,409

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092010
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

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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