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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: $43,580

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,204

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $11,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535i550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $34,818 $39,943
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
App support 250 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350    
iPod integration     400    
Rearview camera     400    
Heated front seats     500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package       2,350  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       1,395 1,395
Navigation system       495  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395 395
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
App support 230 230 230    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230    
iPod integration     365    
Rearview camera     365    
Heated front seats     455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package       2,139  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       1,269 1,269
Navigation system       450  
Sunroof       1,274 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359 359
Options (change) 10,675 12,025 6,425 6,035 3,190
Options (change) 9,715 10,945 5,850 5,491 2,902
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $56,600 $63,000 $67,500 $43,580 $46,130
Total Invoice $52,235 $58,110 $62,310 $41,204 $43,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,076
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535i550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$56,600$63,000$67,500$43,580$46,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-700-1,105-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,600$61,700$66,800$42,475$44,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$10,200$0$1,725
Total Invoice$52,235$58,110$62,310$41,204$43,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,199-646-1,045-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,235$56,911$61,664$40,159$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,676$9,429$0$1,751

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535i550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning $200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,370$8,670$8,070$8,475$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$700$1,105$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199-646-1,045-1,830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in118.9 in
Length193.1 in203.7 in
Width73.2 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.4116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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