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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $21,127 $30,409 $36,337
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895 1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797 1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Options (change) 3,660 5,755 1,400
Options (change) 3,258 5,245 1,232
Destination 685 810 810
Total Price $27,325 $38,575 $40,460
Total Invoice $25,070 $36,464 $38,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,911
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$27,325$38,575$40,460
Adjustments for Features0-5,800-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$32,775$33,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$25,070$36,464$38,379
Adjustments for Features0-5,483-6,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$30,981$31,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$877

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,950$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,483-6,521

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in118.9 in
Length197.6 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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