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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: $39,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $38,250
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $36,337
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,890
Sunroof 995   1,400
Remote start 425 425  
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,663
Sunroof 866   1,232
Remote start 398 398  
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Options (change) 6,070 4,275 3,290
Options (change) 5,310 3,748 2,895
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $39,020 $43,225 $42,350
Total Invoice $35,740 $39,568 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,177
Model Year201220122011
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/55-20
Total Price$39,020$43,225$42,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$42,150$41,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,740$39,568$40,042
Adjustments for Features0-984-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$38,584$38,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,844$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122011
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,685$5,760$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-1,125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in118.9 in
Length202.9 in205.0 in
Width76.2 in78.4 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.1116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57522%
Total Not Requested200078%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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