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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,397

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,550 $41,150 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,823 $39,093 $42,228 $49,448
Third-row seat 875        
SYNC and Sirius Package 670        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275        
4.6L V8 1,310        
Remote start 385        
AWD 2,320        
Class III trailer hitch   650 650 650  
4WD   2,005 2,000 1,775  
Convenience and Driver Confidence Package   1,795      
Third-row seat 744        
SYNC and Sirius Package 569        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234        
4.6L V8 1,192        
Remote start 327        
AWD 2,112        
Class III trailer hitch   592 592 592  
4WD   1,977 1,900 1,731  
Convenience and Driver Confidence Package   1,633      
Options (change) 5,835 4,450 2,650 2,425 0
Options (change) 5,178 4,202 2,492 2,323 0
Destination 815 945 945 945 945
Total Price $35,930 $39,945 $44,745 $47,820 $52,995
Total Invoice $33,397 $37,970 $42,530 $45,496 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$35,930$39,945$44,745$47,820$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-7,435-8,935-13,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$35,260$37,310$38,885$39,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,625$4,625
Total Invoice$33,397$37,970$42,530$45,496$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-4,453-7,067-8,501-12,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,397$33,517$35,463$36,995$37,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,946$3,478$4,410

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimXLTLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700    
4WD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$5,590$10,275$13,025$14,525$18,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685$7,435$8,935$13,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,453-7,067-8,501-12,466

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102018
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 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
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
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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