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BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,375

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,475

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim128i135iLTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $30,409 $36,337
Premium Package 4,100 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,890 1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Premium Package 3,730 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 8,350 7,650 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 7,600 6,965 7,207 2,895
Destination 875 875 810 810
Total Price $38,375 $44,575 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $35,475 $41,185 $38,426 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year2010201020112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim128i135iLTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,375$44,575$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,980-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$43,725$37,825$38,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$0$820
Total Invoice$35,475$41,185$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features0-785-2,806-3,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,475$40,400$35,620$36,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$0$919

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2010201020112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim128i135iLTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,570$4,420$6,550$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,980$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-785-2,806-3,503

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesTraverse
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in118.9 in
Length171.7 in205.0 in
Width68.8 in78.4 in
Height56.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 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
10.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested325576%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235576%
Total Not Requested72524%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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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