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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,029

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $26,100
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $25,056
Convenience Group 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60 285
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 850 900
Convenience Group 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51 259
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 723 819
Options (change) 2,155 1,805 1,805 1,185
Options (change) 1,833 1,535 1,535 1,078
Destination 645 645 645 895
Total Price $31,025 $32,650 $34,965 $28,180
Total Invoice $28,239 $29,698 $31,758 $27,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,872
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,025$32,650$34,965$28,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,650-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$31,375$32,315$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,290$0
Total Invoice$28,239$29,698$31,758$27,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-2,407-2,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,239$28,538$29,351$24,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$299$1,112$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2006200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,775$5,150$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,650$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,160-2,407-2,662

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in100.6 in
Length193.4 in167.2 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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