2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Mazda CX-9

2020 Chevrolet Traverse

2020 Ford Explorer

#1 in Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Mazda CX-9

#5 in Large SUVs

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AWD 4-Door High Country

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door High Country	17	25	$50,752	$53,200
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	17	25	$33,294	$34,900
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	17	25	$37,396	$39,200
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT Leather	17	25	$39,209	$41,100
Traverse AWD 4-Door Premier	17	25	$46,173	$48,400
Traverse AWD 4-Door RS	17	25	$43,597	$45,700
Traverse FWD 4-Door High Country	18	27	$48,558	$50,900
Traverse FWD 4-Door L	18	27	$29,770	$29,800
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	18	27	$31,386	$32,900
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Cloth w/1LT	18	27	$33,771	$35,400
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT Leather	18	27	$37,301	$39,100
Traverse FWD 4-Door Premier	18	27	$43,693	$45,800
Traverse FWD 4-Door RS	18	27	$41,594	$43,600

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	20	27	$33,722	$34,765
Explorer Base RWD	21	28	$31,782	$32,765
Explorer Limited 4WD	20	27	$48,125	$50,130
Explorer Limited RWD	21	28	$46,205	$48,130
Explorer Platinum 4WD	18	24	$55,921	$58,250
Explorer ST 4WD	18	24	$52,550	$54,740
Explorer XLT 4WD	20	27	$37,128	$38,675
Explorer XLT RWD	21	28	$35,208	$36,675

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD	20	26	$41,009	$43,350
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD	22	28	$39,212	$41,450
CX-9 Signature AWD	20	26	$43,621	$46,115
CX-9 Sport AWD	20	26	$33,766	$35,690
CX-9 Sport FWD	22	28	$31,968	$33,790
CX-9 Touring AWD	20	26	$35,486	$37,510
CX-9 Touring FWD	22	28	$33,689	$35,610

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,752

$33,722

$41,009

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,200

$34,765

$43,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$887 / month

$579 / month

$723 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevy Traverse is a three-row family mainstay with plentiful interior space.

The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a crossover SUV that rewards drivers more than it does other passengers.

TCC Likes

Good interior room
Powerful V-6 standard engine
Good options

Great ride and handling
Attractive profile, styling
Soft, nicely detailed cabin

Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear

TCC Dislikes

Automatic emergency braking isn’t standard
Base versions skip some good features
Outside looks are aging

Cramped third row
Sluggish/drab infotainment
Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg

Lousy infotainment
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

54.6

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.7

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.7

135.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

59.1

57.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.1

61.8

57.9

Third Leg Room (in)

33.5

32.2

29.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.5

40.9

40.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

61.9

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

38.9

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

59.2

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

32.8

31.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

119.1

115.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

78.9

77.5

Track Width, Front (in)

67.3

66.9

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

198.8

199.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

69.9

67.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

49.8

50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.8

47.9

38.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

58.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

33.7

30.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

83.9

84.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

98.2

87.8

71.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

20.8

21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.0

18.2

14.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

48.1

40.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

19.2

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

38.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

P255/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Q3N

Front Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

P255/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q3N

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4345

4388

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x- TBD -

18 X 7.5

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2800

310 @ 3500

310 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LFY

99H

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.3 L/140

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

300 @ 5500

227 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

2.15

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.52

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

4.88

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.00

1.99

Trans Order Code

M3V

44T

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

3.58

4.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.77

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.27

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

4.71

3.49

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

Mazda CX-9

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

8.8

7.7

7.8

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

2020 Chevrolet Traverse

2020 Traverse in good supply
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2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Explorer redesigned and widely available
Up to $3,250 in factory cash available
Lease from $333 for 36 months
Get 0% APR for 48 months + up to $2,500 bonus

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2020 Mazda CX-9

2020 CX-9 selection looks good; 2019s almost gone
$2,000 factory rebate on 2019s
Lease a 2020 from $309 for 36 months
0.9% APR for 60 months on both model years

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