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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,925

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,238

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $39,410 $34,818 $39,943
Technology Package 3,675    
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395 1,395
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350  
Navigation system   495  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
AWD   2,000 2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Technology Package 3,333    
Entertainment Package 1,723    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269 1,269
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,139  
Navigation system   450  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
AWD   1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Options (change) 5,575 10,380 5,190
Options (change) 5,056 9,525 4,802
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $49,390 $47,925 $48,130
Total Invoice $45,351 $45,238 $45,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,029
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$49,390$47,925$48,130
Adjustments for Features0-970-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$46,955$47,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$45,351$45,238$45,640
Adjustments for Features0-916-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,351$44,322$44,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,900$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112017
ModelMDXTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in203.7 in
Width78.5 in78.5 in
Height68.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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