2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

2019 Ford Explorer

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FWD 4-Door L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door L	18	27	$29,840	$29,930
FWD 4-Door LS	18	27	$31,320	$32,900
AWD 4-Door LS	17	25	$33,224	$34,900
FWD 4-Door LT Cloth	18	27	$33,700	$35,400
FWD 4-Door LT Leather	18	27	$37,223	$39,100
AWD 4-Door LT Cloth	17	25	$37,318	$39,200
AWD 4-Door LT Leather	17	25	$39,127	$41,100
FWD 4-Door RS	18	27	$41,031	$43,100
FWD 4-Door Premier	18	27	$43,316	$45,500
AWD 4-Door RS	17	25	$43,506	$45,700
AWD 4-Door Premier	17	25	$46,076	$48,400
FWD 4-Door High Country	18	27	$48,456	$50,900
AWD 4-Door High Country	17	25	$50,646	$53,200

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FWD Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Base	17	24	$31,394	$32,365
FWD XLT	17	24	$33,024	$34,400
4WD Base	16	22	$33,479	$34,515
4WD XLT	16	22	$35,088	$36,550
FWD Limited	19	27	$41,054	$42,765
4WD Limited	18	25	$43,118	$44,915
4WD Sport	16	22	$44,760	$46,625
4WD Platinum	16	22	$51,998	$54,165

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,840

$31,394

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,930

$32,365

Monthly Payment Estimate

$499 / month

$539 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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4.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is bigger and more butch, but still every bit as good for a bunch.

The 2019 Ford Explorer has many virtues, but its replacement can’t come soon enough.

TCC Likes

Bold new exterior
Stout V-6
Spacious third row

Lots of cargo space
Solid infotainment system
Explorer Sport is genuinely entertaining

TCC Dislikes

Active safety is pricey
Turbo-4 further sidelined
No hybrid batteries, at all

Concerning safety record
Turbo models guzzle fuel
Poor outward vision

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

48.5

40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

39.5

Front Head Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

56.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.1

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.5

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

7.8

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

112.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

78.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

98.2

80.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.8

43.8

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)

- TBD -

12.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.4

18.6

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

39.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QO5

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P255/65R18

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QO5

Front Tire Size

P255/65R18

P245/60HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4443

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

175

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

540

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2800

255 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LFY

998-1

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

290 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.87

Trans Order Code

M3V

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.88

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.4

8.8

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

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

2019 Traverse selection robust
Up to $2,750 rebate + GM Supplier Pricing
Lease from $329 for 36 months
APR offers on hold for now

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2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Explorer in good supply; 2020s arriving
Up to $2,500 rebate + $2,000 trade-in bonus on 2019s
Lease a 2019 from $359 for 36 months
APR as low as 0% for 60 months

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