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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: $45,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,650
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $34,818
Third-row seat 875    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 495
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320 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
Roof rack     340
Running boards     585
Second-row buckets     0
Third-row seat 744    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 450
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 136
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 1,274
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112 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     2,139
Roof rack     309
Running boards     533
Second-row buckets     0
Options (change) 12,630 9,655 9,290
Options (change) 10,956 8,427 8,533
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $45,060 $46,020 $46,835
Total Invoice $41,090 $42,143 $44,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year200920092017
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$45,060$46,020$46,835
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$45,370$44,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$41,090$42,143$44,246
Adjustments for Features0-595-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,090$41,548$41,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092017
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
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
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,230$5,880$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-2,475

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092017
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
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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