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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: $41,815

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,401

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $33,725
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,039
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Cargo cover 135 140
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch   525
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,440
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   325
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 132
Cargo cover 115 123
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Class III trailer hitch   462
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   2,147
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 6,490 7,230
Options (change) 5,641 6,502
Destination 825 860
Total Price $45,170 $41,815
Total Invoice $41,734 $39,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year20122013
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$45,170$41,815
Adjustments for Features-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,965$41,815
Total Invoice$41,734$39,401
Adjustments for Features-2,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,773$39,401

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$9,380$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,731 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%

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%
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%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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