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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: $10,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $38,250
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Second-row high console 150 150 150 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch       525
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,470
Navigation system       1,890
Sunroof       1,400
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Second-row high console 144 144 144 264
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Class III trailer hitch       462
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,294
Navigation system       1,663
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 5,105 4,535 2,840 5,585
Options (change) 4,851 4,309 2,699 4,915
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 810
Total Price $54,730 $60,520 $62,335 $44,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,801
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$54,730$60,520$62,335$44,645
Adjustments for Features-4,060-5,085-10,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,670$55,435$51,535$44,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,765$865$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,435$11,460$17,175$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$5,085$10,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-452-467-6830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20202011
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in118.9 in
Length198.8 in205.0 in
Width78.9 in78.4 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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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