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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: $35,730

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,100 $36,650
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,395 $34,818
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Third-row seat 875    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 150 150
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   575 575
Roof rack   340 340
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Third-row seat 744    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 136 136
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   523 523
Roof rack   309 309
Options (change) 5,635 3,065 3,065
Options (change) 5,008 2,868 2,868
Destination 815 895 895
Total Price $35,730 $38,060 $40,610
Total Invoice $33,227 $36,158 $38,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$35,730$38,060$40,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$36,055$37,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$33,227$36,158$38,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-3,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,227$34,253$35,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,259

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,695$6,700$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,905-3,069

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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

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%

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