Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,555

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,810

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,303

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimSport2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $38,027 $34,818 $39,943
Package 402A 4,130    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135 140 140
All-weather floor mats 75 150 150
Second-row buckets 750    
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395 1,395
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Navigation system   495  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
AWD   2,000 2,000
Roof rack   340 340
Class III trailer hitch     575
Package 402A 3,604    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Cargo cover 118 127 127
All-weather floor mats 66 136 136
Second-row buckets 655    
Roof rack crossbars 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269 1,269
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Navigation system   450  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,139  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
AWD   1,900 1,900
Roof rack   309 309
Class III trailer hitch     523
Options (change) 9,385 11,010 6,395
Options (change) 8,191 10,097 5,897
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $51,060 $48,555 $49,335
Total Invoice $47,113 $45,810 $46,735

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year201320172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimSport2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$51,060$48,555$49,335
Adjustments for Features-1,7550-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,305$48,555$48,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$47,113$45,810$46,735
Adjustments for Features-1,6190-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,494$45,810$46,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320172017
ModelExplorerTraverseTraverse
TrimSport2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$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  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$8,730$6,975$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6190-450

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132017
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
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
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested75029%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.