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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: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328i328dLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $29,999 $37,776
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,890  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,663  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,350 6,350 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 6,591 1,232
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $49,295 $50,795 $39,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $46,045 $47,425 $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: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,822
Model Year2015201520092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328i328dLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$49,295$50,795$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features-3,060-2,9600-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,235$47,835$39,810$41,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$1,465
Total Invoice$46,045$47,425$37,365$39,783
Adjustments for Features-2,858-2,7640-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,187$44,661$37,365$38,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0$1,592

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2015201520092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim328i328dLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,535$9,435$6,475$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$2,960$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,858-2,7640-826

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in118.9 in
Length182.1 in205.0 in
Width71.3 in78.4 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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