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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: $40,505

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,140

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $33,025 $30,158 $36,086
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100 1,890 1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,250 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 5,690 7,207 2,895
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $42,825 $40,505 $42,050
Total Invoice $39,590 $38,140 $39,756

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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: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,112
Model Year201020102010
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$42,825$40,505$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$38,740$39,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$39,590$38,140$39,756
Adjustments for Features0-1,662-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,590$36,478$37,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$877

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020102010
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 
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
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 
iPod integration$100  
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
USB port $25$25
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$4,935$6,700$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662-2,401

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102010
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?
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%

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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