2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 GMC Acadia

2021 Chevrolet Traverse

#12 in Large SUVs

2020 Ford Explorer

2020 GMC Acadia

#9 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	$50,657	$53,100
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	$43,693	$45,800
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	$41,689	$43,700

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	20	27	$33,721	$34,765
Explorer Base RWD	21	28	$31,781	$32,765
Explorer Limited 4WD	20	27	$48,366	$50,380
Explorer Limited RWD	21	28	$46,446	$48,380
Explorer Platinum 4WD	18	24	$55,920	$58,250
Explorer ST 4WD	18	24	$52,551	$54,740
Explorer XLT 4WD	20	27	$37,369	$38,925
Explorer XLT RWD	21	28	$35,449	$36,925

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AWD 4-Door AT4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door AT4	18	25	$40,258	$42,200
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	18	25	$46,078	$48,300
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE	21	27	$34,534	$36,200
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT	21	27	$39,781	$41,700
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	19	27	$44,170	$46,300
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL	21	27	$29,770	$29,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE	21	27	$32,245	$33,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT	21	28	$37,873	$39,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,657

$33,721

$40,258

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,100

$34,765

$42,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$885 / month

$579 / month

$703 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is a big family mover with an update on the way next year.

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

The 2020 GMC Acadia gains a turbo-4, but falls behind new three-row rivals.

TCC Likes

Handsome cabin
Low starting price
Comfortable ride

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

Handsome exterior styling
Well-designed infotainment
Much-needed new turbo-4

TCC Dislikes

Outdated AWD system
Middling fuel economy
Just one engine available

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

Active safety tech costs extra on most models
A little narrow inside
Pushbutton shifter isn’t our favorite

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.1

61.8

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

33.5

32.2

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.5

40.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

61.9

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

59.2

55.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

39.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.7

143.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

59.1

53.3

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

78.9

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

67.3

66.9

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.51

8.2

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

198.8

193.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

70.2

66.7

Liftover Height (in)

30.57

32.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

119.1

112.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.8

47.9

41.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

32.8

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

89.75

83.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

98.2

87.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

24.77

20.8

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.0

18.2

12.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

48.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

56.77

49.8

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.6

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.6

12.6 x 1.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

19.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

P255/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

T135/70R18

Front Tire Order Code

Q3N

5GV

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P255/55R20

P255/65HR18

P255/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Q3N

5GV

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

530

400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

4000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

5300

4000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4345

4306

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Compact

18 x 4.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x- TBD -

18 X 7.5

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

17 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

155

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

300 @ 5500

310 @ 6600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2800

310 @ 3500

271 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LFY

99H

LGX

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.3 L/140

3.6L/222

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

17 (2020)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

20 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

25 (2020)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.52

1.92

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.88

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.00

3.31

Trans Order Code

M3V

44T

M3W

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

3.58

3.49

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.77

2.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.27

1.44

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.71

4.69

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.85

0.75

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.15

3.01

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

GMC Acadia

Suspension

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

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

8.8 (2020)

7.7

8.5

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

2021 Chevrolet Traverse

2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Explorer redesigned and in stock
Factory rebate up to $4,000
Lease from $279 for 36 months
0% APR for 60 months + up to $3,500 bonus

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2020 GMC Acadia

2021 Acadia selection improving; 2020s still in stock
$5,500 factory rebate on 2020s; $4,000 on 2021s
Lease a 2020 from $278 for 36 months
APR offers still on hold

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