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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: $52,995

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $1,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $52,050
Base Invoice $50,587 $49,448
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row buckets 660  
Options (change) 695 0
Options (change) 660 0
Destination 945 945
Total Price $54,610 $52,995
Total Invoice $52,192 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$54,610$52,995
Adjustments for Features-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,580$52,995
Total Invoice$52,192$50,393
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,252$50,393

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,305$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in120.9 in
Length198.3 in204.3 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft398.2 ft3

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