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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: $28,860

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $16,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,647

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $15,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $26,100
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $25,056
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650    
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 110
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Mud guards       275
Driver Confidence II Package       295
Sunroof       900
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619    
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 100
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 259
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Mud guards       250
Driver Confidence II Package       268
Sunroof       819
Options (change) 2,735 2,735 490 1,865
Options (change) 2,600 2,600 466 1,696
Destination 945 945 945 895
Total Price $45,355 $49,035 $54,670 $28,860
Total Invoice $43,345 $46,860 $52,250 $27,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,344
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$45,355$49,035$54,670$28,860
Adjustments for Features-7,695-8,895-14,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,660$40,140$40,585$28,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$2,925$0
Total Invoice$43,345$46,860$52,250$27,647
Adjustments for Features-7,354-8,500-13,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,991$38,360$38,788$27,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,369$2,797$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$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 liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Remote app   $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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Digital instruments   $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,620$13,820$19,010$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$8,895$14,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,354-8,500-13,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in167.2 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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