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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: $48,215

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,108

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $40,575
Base Invoice $38,862 $38,141
Package 401A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Second-row buckets 750  
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Cargo cover 135 140
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,445
Navigation system   795
Class III trailer hitch   525
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   325
Package 401A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Second-row buckets 655  
All-weather floor mats 66 132
Cargo cover 118 123
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,272
Navigation system   700
Class III trailer hitch   462
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 9,385 6,780
Options (change) 8,191 6,107
Destination 895 860
Total Price $51,955 $48,215
Total Invoice $47,948 $45,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,036
Model Year20142013
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$51,955$48,215
Adjustments for Features-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$48,215
Total Invoice$47,948$45,108
Adjustments for Features-1,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,144$45,108

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142013
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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$8,580$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142013
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

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 LTZ

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%
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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