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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: $40,045

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $39,035
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $37,083
Navigation system 795 795 1,890
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995 1,400
Navigation system 755 755 1,663
Rear spoiler 261    
Sunroof 945 945 1,232
Options (change) 2,065 1,790 3,290
Options (change) 1,961 1,700 2,895
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $40,045 $45,435 $43,150
Total Invoice $37,900 $42,993 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20255/55-20
Total Price$40,045$45,435$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$43,060$42,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,900$42,993$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,900$40,746$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTraverse
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
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$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$7,920$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,970 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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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