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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FWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door LS 17 24 $29,755 $30,995
AWD 4-Door LS 16 23 $31,675 $32,995
FWD 4-Door LT 17 24 $32,105 $33,795
AWD 4-Door LT 16 23 $34,005 $35,795
FWD 4-Door LTZ 17 24 $39,418 $41,935
AWD 4-Door LTZ 16 23 $41,298 $43,935
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FWD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door Base 17 24 $28,935 $30,700
4WD 4-Door Base 17 23 $30,820 $32,700
FWD 4-Door XLT 17 24 $30,773 $33,000
4WD 4-Door XLT 17 23 $32,638 $35,000
FWD 4-Door Limited 17 24 $35,622 $38,200
4WD 4-Door Limited 17 23 $37,487 $40,200
4WD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $40,191 $43,100
Select style
4-Door FWD SE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door FWD SE 18 25 $27,427 $29,100
4-Door FWD SEL 18 25 $29,933 $32,100
4-Door AWD SEL 17 23 $31,753 $34,050
4-Door FWD Limited 18 25 $35,155 $37,700
4-Door AWD Limited 17 23 $36,975 $39,650
4-Door AWD Limited w/EcoBoost 16 23 $39,538 $42,400
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,755
$28,935
$27,427
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,995
$30,700
$29,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$517 / month
$512 / month
$485 / 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
17 mpg 17 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
24 mpg 24 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
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 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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - -
Height, Overall (in)
69.90 70.4 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
Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 67 65.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.20 7.6 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
203.70 - -
Cargo Area Dimensions
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 - - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.3 80.7 83.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - -
Brakes
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
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 12.8 13
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 18.6 19
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 39.2 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
QD6 NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/60HR18 P235/60TR17
Rear Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/60HR18 P235/60TR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Trailering
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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 2000 2000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 2000 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4647 4432 4439
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 17 X 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660 650 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 175 -
Engine
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
Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 20 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 24 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17 18
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.74 0.74
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.48 4.48
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.84 1.84
Trans Type
6 6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 2.88 2.88
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.87 2.87
Trans Order Code
M7V 44J 44J
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.39 3.39
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.41 1.41
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Traverse Ford Explorer Ford Flex
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.3 8.8 8.8
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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