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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,995

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $3,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $2,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $52,050
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $49,448
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 8,150 8,000 6,700 6,700 6,550 0
Options (change) 7,500 7,360 6,165 6,165 6,025 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 945
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $61,545 $56,727 $65,395 $69,695 $80,945 $52,995
Total Invoice $57,905 $53,097 $61,500 $65,500 $75,960 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,947
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$61,545$56,727$65,395$69,695$80,945$52,995
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,175-5,175-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,320$56,727$65,170$67,520$75,770$49,585
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$19,043$0
Total Invoice$57,905$53,097$61,500$65,500$75,960$50,393
Adjustments for Features-2120-212-2,044-4,856-3,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,693$53,097$61,288$63,456$71,104$47,150
Cost Above Minimum$4,596$0$8,191$10,359$18,007$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
4WD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag     $150
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200$200 
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key     $5
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror     $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,445$10,220$10,445$12,395$15,395$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,175$5,175$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-212-2,044-4,856-3,243

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in120.9 in
Length194.6 in204.3 in
Width73.5 in78.6 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.758.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.798.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

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