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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: $45,580

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,914

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $44,450
Base Invoice $34,952 $42,228
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Second-row buckets 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch   650
Driver Confidence II Package   475
Sunroof   1,400
Package 302A 3,659  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Second-row buckets 638  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Class III trailer hitch   592
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 7,220 2,525
Options (change) 6,137 2,298
Destination 825 945
Total Price $45,580 $47,920
Total Invoice $41,914 $45,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$45,580$47,920
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,580$47,285
Total Invoice$41,914$45,471
Adjustments for Features0-603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,914$44,868

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power tilt 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$7,890$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-603

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in120.9 in
Length197.1 in204.3 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft398.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested247562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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