Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017 Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Trax 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,655

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,508

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $11,296

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $25,230
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $24,221
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,110        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 110
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 245
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Mud guards         275
Sunroof         900
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,004        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 100
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 223
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Mud guards         250
Sunroof         819
Options (change) 4,845 2,085 2,085 490 1,530
Options (change) 4,604 1,981 1,981 466 1,392
Destination 945 945 945 945 895
Total Price $39,565 $44,705 $48,385 $54,670 $27,655
Total Invoice $37,804 $42,726 $46,241 $52,250 $26,508

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Chevrolet Trax dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,197
Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$39,565$44,705$48,385$54,670$27,655
Adjustments for Features-4,290-8,320-9,520-15,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$36,385$38,865$39,435$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$3,590$4,160$0
Total Invoice$37,804$42,726$46,241$52,250$26,508
Adjustments for Features-4,099-7,952-9,098-14,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,705$34,774$37,143$37,689$26,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,069$3,438$3,984$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
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   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Digital instruments    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
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 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
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  $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$100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$12,935$14,135$19,850$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$8,320$9,520$15,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,099-7,952-9,098-14,5610

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in167.2 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,049 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested172585%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LTZ

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.