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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: $14,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,204

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $12,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $34,818 $39,943
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
App support 250 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Proximity key   1,000        
Heated front seats     500      
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 2,050 910 2,095      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
App support 230 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Proximity key   910        
Heated front seats     455      
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) 10,250 10,000 7,500 4,250 6,035 3,190
Options (change) 9,335 9,105 6,830 3,870 5,491 2,902
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $58,045 $63,395 $69,345 $67,145 $43,580 $46,130
Total Invoice $53,560 $58,480 $63,980 $61,985 $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: $14,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,952
Model Year201220122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$58,045$63,395$69,345$67,145$43,580$46,130
Adjustments for Features-750-1,000-6500-305-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$62,395$68,695$67,145$43,275$45,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$11,400$9,850$0$1,725
Total Invoice$53,560$58,480$63,980$61,985$41,204$43,740
Adjustments for Features-692-922-6000-288-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,868$57,558$63,380$61,985$40,916$42,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,512$9,117$0$1,753

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverseTraverse
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 $100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,195$9,445$9,095$8,445$8,750$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,000$650$0$305$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-922-6000-288-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122017
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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