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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: $48,690

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,722

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $52,050
Base Invoice $35,268 $49,448
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Second-row buckets 750  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Second-row buckets 638  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Options (change) 10,010 0
Options (change) 8,629 0
Destination 825 945
Total Price $48,690 $52,995
Total Invoice $44,722 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,902
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,690$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,690$51,135
Total Invoice$44,722$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,722$48,624

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
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 
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 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,790$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,572 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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