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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: $49,210

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,046

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $41,935
Base Invoice $38,027 $39,419
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 402A 4,130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135 140
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Second-row buckets 750  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Class III trailer hitch   575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   340
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 402A 3,604  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118 123
All-weather floor mats 66 132
Second-row buckets 655  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,228
Class III trailer hitch   506
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,880
Roof rack   299
Options (change) 9,385 6,400
Options (change) 8,191 5,752
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,060 $49,210
Total Invoice $47,113 $46,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$51,060$49,210
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,680$49,210
Total Invoice$47,113$46,046
Adjustments for Features-1,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,840$46,046

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
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 
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
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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%
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%

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