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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,810

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $32,750 $29,999 $37,776
Premium Package 3,350    
Navigation system 2,100 1,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
2LT Equipment Group   2,225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 3,050    
Navigation system 1,910 1,663  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
2LT Equipment Group   2,134  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 7,770 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 7,070 6,591 1,232
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $43,995 $39,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $40,645 $37,365 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,960
Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$43,995$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$38,020$39,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,465
Total Invoice$40,645$37,365$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,645$35,685$37,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092009
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats $75$75
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,885$6,675$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680-2,515

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in118.9 in
Length178.2 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in78.4 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
24.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested52518%

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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