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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: $28,780

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,639

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $10,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $27,295
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $26,203
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 115
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 140
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 105
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 127
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 259
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Options (change) 5,165 2,185 2,185 490 540
Options (change) 4,908 2,076 2,076 466 491
Destination 995 995 995 995 945
Total Price $40,180 $45,270 $49,130 $55,425 $28,780
Total Invoice $38,392 $43,267 $46,954 $52,973 $27,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,977
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
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)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$40,180$45,270$49,130$55,425$28,780
Adjustments for Features-2,905-7,045-8,470-14,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$38,225$40,660$41,240$28,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$3,385$3,965$0
Total Invoice$38,392$43,267$46,954$52,973$27,639
Adjustments for Features-2,776-6,733-8,095-13,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,616$36,534$38,859$39,416$27,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$3,243$3,800$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrax
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200$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$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
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
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   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,145$12,285$13,710$19,425$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$7,045$8,470$14,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,776-6,733-8,095-13,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in167.6 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 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
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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