Acura RL Acura RL 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,440

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,665

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,275

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $42,145
Base Invoice $41,935 $39,616
Technology Package 3,620  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Sunroof   1,274
AWD   1,880
Options (change) 3,620 3,400
Options (change) 3,245 3,154
Destination 760 895
Total Price $51,060 $46,440
Total Invoice $45,940 $43,665

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura RL dealer quotes or Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,480
Model Year20092016
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$51,060$46,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$44,095
Total Invoice$45,940$43,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$41,460

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092016
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,205

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092016
ModelRLTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in118.9 in
Length195.8 in203.7 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 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
13.170.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1116.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.