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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: $46,785

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,199

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $36,650
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,818
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Cargo cover 135 140
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Second-row buckets 750 0
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   575
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Cargo cover 115 127
All-weather floor mats 64 136
Second-row buckets 638 0
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Class III trailer hitch   523
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,139
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   1,274
Roof rack   309
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 10,085 9,240
Options (change) 8,698 8,486
Destination 825 895
Total Price $48,765 $46,785
Total Invoice $44,791 $44,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,410
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$48,765$46,785
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,585$46,785
Total Invoice$44,791$44,199
Adjustments for Features-2,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,789$44,199

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimited2LT
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
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$9,105$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122017
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%
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 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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