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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,350

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $51,200
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Options (change) 4,850 6,265 695 0
Options (change) 4,607 5,951 660 0
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,195
Total Price $51,350 $56,510 $54,670 $52,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21255/55-20
Total Price$51,350$56,510$54,670$52,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-3,465-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,350$53,820$51,205$51,625
Cost Above Minimum$145$2,615$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTraverse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$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 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror   $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,530$10,220$10,995$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$3,465$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343-121-18

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212021
ModelExplorerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in120.9 in
Length198.8 in204.3 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height69.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested162594%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested262572%
Total Not Requested101528%

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