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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: $42,150

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,783

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $8,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $39,975
Base Invoice $44,098 $37,776
Technology Package 4,150  
Sunroof   1,400
Technology Package 3,756  
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,150 1,400
Options (change) 3,756 1,232
Destination 895 775
Total Price $53,245 $42,150
Total Invoice $48,749 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,252
Model Year20122009
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$53,245$42,150
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,465$42,150
Total Invoice$48,749$39,783
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,035$39,783

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
ModelRLTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 tilt 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$7,455$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
ModelRLTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in118.9 in
Length195.8 in205.0 in
Width72.7 in78.4 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,791 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		13.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.8116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested147591%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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