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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: $35,655

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,163

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $39,035
Base Invoice $27,404 $37,083
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
AWD 2,320 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
AWD 2,112 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 5,560 2,525
Options (change) 4,944 2,362
Destination 815 825
Total Price $35,655 $42,385
Total Invoice $33,163 $40,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,589
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/55-20
Total Price$35,655$42,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$37,630
Total Invoice$33,163$40,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$35,752

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,870$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,518

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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