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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: $36,675

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $34,010 $41,255
Base Invoice $34,380 $32,310 $38,780
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100   795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500 250  
App support 250    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Cargo cover   140 140
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910   700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455 220  
App support 230    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Cargo cover   123 123
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,690 1,790 2,335
Options (change) 6,095 1,575 2,055
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $44,715 $36,675 $44,465
Total Invoice $41,350 $34,760 $41,710

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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: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,930
Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$44,715$36,675$44,465
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,920$36,675$40,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$41,350$34,760$41,710
Adjustments for Features-1,6600-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,690$34,760$37,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,823

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
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 
App support$0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $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
Traffic information$25 $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,335$6,540$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6600-4,127

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112014
Model3-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in118.9 in
Length178.2 in203.7 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 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
24.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3116.3 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
Remote app25No
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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