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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: $34,625

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,643

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $25,388 $30,409 $36,337
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995 1,890 1,890
Stability control 495    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,470 1,470
Remote start 395    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
255/55HR20   1,120  
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736 1,663 1,663
Stability control 431    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,294 1,294
Remote start 343    
AWD 1,666 1,900 1,900
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
255/55HR20   986  
Options (change) 6,205 11,175 5,360
Options (change) 5,455 10,155 4,857
Destination 800 810 810
Total Price $34,625 $43,995 $44,420
Total Invoice $31,643 $41,374 $42,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,545
Model Year200820112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,625$43,995$44,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$40,685$40,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$31,643$41,374$42,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,113-3,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,643$38,261$38,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820112011
ModelTaurusTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$7,700$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113-3,816

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in118.9 in
Length200.4 in205.0 in
Width74.5 in78.4 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.2116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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