2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Ford Flex

2015 Chevrolet Traverse

2015 Ford Explorer

2015 Ford Flex

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$31,675	$32,995
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	16	23	$34,005	$35,795
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	16	23	$36,380	$38,295
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$41,298	$43,935
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$29,755	$30,995
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	17	24	$32,105	$33,795
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	17	24	$34,480	$36,295
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$39,418	$41,935

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$30,820	$32,700
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$37,487	$40,200
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$40,191	$43,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$32,638	$35,000
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$28,935	$30,700
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$35,622	$38,200
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$30,773	$33,000

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	17	23	$36,975	$39,650
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost	16	23	$39,538	$42,400
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	18	25	$35,155	$37,700
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	18	25	$27,427	$29,100
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	17	23	$31,753	$34,050
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	18	25	$29,933	$32,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,675

$30,820

$36,975

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,995

$32,700

$39,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$545 / month

$661 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chevy Traverse may look a little sedate, but it offers plenty of comfort and practicality for the whole family.

The 2015 Ford Explorer has a historic name, but it's a much more comfortable, road-worthy vehicle than it ever was in the past.

If you're looking to make a statement while you shuffle the kids around, it's hard to beat the 2015 Ford Flex.

TCC Likes

Loads of passenger space
Simple, effective MyLink infotainment
Quiet, controlled ride

Great ride quality
Good gas mileage for its three rows
Stocky SUV look, in a crossover

Ride and handling are impressive for its size
Even more refined than before
Supple, comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Drives heavy
High load floor

Not much ruggedness under it all
Middle seat needs a lift
Lower-power turbo four costs more

Pricey as a Platinum or Limited
Styling, party of one
Back seats not so easy to reach

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

37.8

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

57.3

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

39.8

44.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

41.4

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

151.7

155.8

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

56.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

61.3

58.4

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

33.2

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

40.7

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.6

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

112.6

117.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

78.9

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

8.3

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

197.1

201.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

43.8

43.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

116.3

80.7

83.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.8

12.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

18.6

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.9

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4841

4610

4637

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

175

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

255 @ 4000

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

998-1

998

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

290 @ 6500

287 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.842

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

2.87

Trans Order Code

M7X

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

Ford Flex

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Linked H-Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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