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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: $44,645

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,062

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $1,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $38,250
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $36,337
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 301A 2,600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Second-row high console 100 100 300
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 401A   4,130  
Class III trailer hitch     525
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,470
Navigation system     1,890
Sunroof     1,400
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Package 301A 2,269    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Second-row high console 87 87 264
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 401A   3,604  
Class III trailer hitch     462
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,294
Navigation system     1,663
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 7,610 9,140 5,585
Options (change) 6,641 7,976 4,915
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $46,605 $51,710 $44,645
Total Invoice $43,064 $47,733 $42,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,142
Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$46,605$51,710$44,645
Adjustments for Features-2,320-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$47,290$44,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0
Total Invoice$43,064$47,733$42,062
Adjustments for Features-2,144-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,920$43,653$42,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,370$9,470$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,144-4,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142011
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in205.0 in
Width78.9 in78.4 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.3 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 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.4 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested202563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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