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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: $40,165

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $17,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,841

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $14,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim530iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $46,955 $30,158 $36,086
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
Premium Package 2,100    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Heated front seats 500    
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,640 1,663 1,663
Premium Package 1,910    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Heated front seats 455    
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 5,695 7,645 3,290
Options (change) 5,180 6,908 2,895
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $57,790 $40,165 $42,050
Total Invoice $52,830 $37,841 $39,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,865
Model Year200620102010
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim530iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$57,790$40,165$42,050
Adjustments for Features-1,2300-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,560$40,165$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$760
Total Invoice$52,830$37,841$39,756
Adjustments for Features-1,1240-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,706$37,841$38,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$851

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620102010
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim530iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo organizer$100  
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$7,355$6,125$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1240-1,064

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062010
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in118.9 in
Length191.2 in205.0 in
Width72.7 in78.4 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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		17.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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