Compare 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Ford Flex

2015 Chevrolet Traverse
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2015 Ford Explorer
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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
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
8.4
8.8
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 40.7 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.00 61 58.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 40.6 40.8
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 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 55
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 40.5
Passenger Capacity
8 7 7
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 67 65.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.20 8.3 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
203.70 197.1 201.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - -
Height, Overall (in)
69.90 71 68
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 67 65.4
Wheelbase (in)
118.90 112.6 117.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.50 78.9 75.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.3 80.7 83.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.4 21 20
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 - - -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 12.8 13
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 12.8 12.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 18.6 19
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
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
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
QD6 NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/60HR18 P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/60HR18 P235/55HR19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 2000 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 2000 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
520 200 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
520 200 200
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 2000 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4841 4610 4637
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 19 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 175 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660 650 650
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI 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 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 6300 290 @ 6500 287 @ 6500
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 19 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 23 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17 17
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.872 2.87 2.87
Trans Order Code
M7X 44J 44J
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.65 3.65
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.414 1.41 1.41
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.742 0.74 0.74
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.484 4.48 4.48
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.842 1.84 1.84
Trans Type
6 6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.882 2.88 2.88
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Traverse Ford Explorer Ford Flex
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil-Over Strut Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Strut Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Linked H-Arm Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.3 9.3 9.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA - -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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