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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: $36,375

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $26,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,474

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $23,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim535iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $33,725 $40,575
Base Invoice $51,150 $32,039 $38,141
Navigation system 1,900   795
Premium Package 2,500    
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Cargo cover   140 140
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,730   700
Premium Package 2,275    
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455 220  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Cargo cover   123 123
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,995 1,790 2,335
Options (change) 6,365 1,575 2,055
Destination 825 860 860
Total Price $63,220 $36,375 $43,770
Total Invoice $58,340 $34,474 $41,056

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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: $22,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,769
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim535iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$63,220$36,375$43,770
Adjustments for Features-4,4400-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,780$36,375$39,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,395
Total Invoice$58,340$34,474$41,056
Adjustments for Features-4,0970-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,243$34,474$37,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,830

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim535iLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350 $350
Remote start $150$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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
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 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 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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$11,055$6,615$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0970-3,752

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in118.9 in
Length191.2 in203.7 in
Width72.7 in78.5 in
Height58.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 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
17.670.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%

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 information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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