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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,455

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,279

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $26,100
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $25,056
Convenience Group 250      
SYNC 395      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55  
Remote start 385 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115 285
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Mud guards       275
Sunroof       900
Convenience Group 213      
SYNC 336      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47  
Remote start 326 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97 259
Obstacle detection, rear 251 251    
Mud guards       250
Sunroof       819
Options (change) 2,145 1,500 1,205 1,460
Options (change) 1,823 1,274 1,023 1,328
Destination 785 785 785 895
Total Price $29,425 $31,530 $34,385 $28,455
Total Invoice $27,379 $29,332 $31,986 $27,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,315
Model Year2008200820082017
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, 4190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$29,425$31,530$34,385$28,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,300-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,425$29,955$31,085$26,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$1,660$0
Total Invoice$27,379$29,332$31,986$27,279
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-3,070-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,379$27,867$28,916$25,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$488$1,537$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2008200820082017
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,240$5,965$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,300$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,465-3,070-2,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082017
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

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