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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelTLTLTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $30,409 $36,337
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 7,207 2,895
Destination 760 760 810 810
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $38,426 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $551
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelTLTLTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$39,445$42,995$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,655-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,795$39,150$39,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$820
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-1,559-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$37,546$36,867$37,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$925

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelTLTLTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,395$6,595$6,050$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,655$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-1,559-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelTLTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in118.9 in
Length195.3 in205.0 in
Width74.0 in78.4 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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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