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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: $46,335

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,314

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $40,575
Base Invoice $39,800 $38,141
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Second-row buckets 695  
Cargo mat 100 75
All-weather floor mats 120 150
Running boards 595 570
Cargo cover 130 140
Roof rack crossbars 140  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,445
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   1,400
Roof rack   325
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Second-row buckets 660  
Cargo mat 95 66
All-weather floor mats 114 132
Running boards 565 502
Cargo cover 124 123
Roof rack crossbars 133  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,272
Navigation system   700
Sunroof   1,232
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 6,020 4,900
Options (change) 5,720 4,313
Destination 945 860
Total Price $48,640 $46,335
Total Invoice $46,465 $43,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $212
Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,640$46,335
Adjustments for Features-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,120$46,335
Total Invoice$46,465$43,314
Adjustments for Features-3,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,102$43,314

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,495$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length198.3 in203.7 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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%
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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