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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: $45,815

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,103

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,105
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Cargo cover 135 140
Second-row buckets 750 0
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Class III trailer hitch   575
2LT Equipment Group   2,500
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
All-weather floor mats 64 132
Cargo cover 115 123
Second-row buckets 638 0
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Class III trailer hitch   506
2LT Equipment Group   2,375
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,228
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
Navigation system   436
Sunroof   1,232
Roof rack   299
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 9,590 11,145
Options (change) 8,294 10,123
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,950 $45,815
Total Invoice $44,071 $43,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,151
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$47,950$45,815
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$45,815
Total Invoice$44,071$43,103
Adjustments for Features-2,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,952$43,103

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,155$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in203.7 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested117571%
Total Not Requested47529%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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