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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: $27,435

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,251

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $7,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $25,030
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $24,029
Package 201A 1,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120 245
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cargo mat     110
Mud guards     275
Sunroof     900
Package 201A 1,530    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106 216
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Cargo mat     97
Mud guards     242
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 3,725 1,925 1,530
Options (change) 3,171 1,641 1,347
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $36,645 $40,605 $27,435
Total Invoice $34,023 $37,734 $26,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year201220122015
ModelExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$36,645$40,605$27,435
Adjustments for Features-1,250-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,395$36,140$27,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$34,023$37,734$26,251
Adjustments for Features-1,161-4,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$33,585$26,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201220122015
ModelExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,330$8,545$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,161-4,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length197.1 in167.2 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LTZ

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

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