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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,150

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,803

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $39,035
Base Invoice $43,912 $37,083
Navigation system   1,890
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system   1,663
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 0 3,290
Options (change) 0 2,895
Destination 615 825
Total Price $49,915 $43,150
Total Invoice $44,527 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,837
Model Year20062012
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/55-20
Total Price$49,915$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$43,030
Total Invoice$44,527$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$40,690

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-113

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelRLTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in118.9 in
Length193.6 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in78.4 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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