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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: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $4,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim528i535i550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $52,050
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $49,448
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250  
Around view cameras 800 800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910    
App support 230 230 230  
Around view cameras 730 730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Options (change) 12,250 11,000 9,650 0
Options (change) 11,160 10,020 8,785 0
Destination 895 895 895 945
Total Price $60,045 $64,395 $72,545 $52,995
Total Invoice $55,385 $59,395 $66,900 $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: $12,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,564
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim528i535i550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$60,045$64,395$72,545$52,995
Adjustments for Features00-850-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,045$64,395$71,695$47,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$11,650$0
Total Invoice$55,385$59,395$66,900$50,393
Adjustments for Features00-784-5,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,385$59,395$66,116$44,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$10,731$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim528i535i550iHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
4WD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror   $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,720$6,720$7,570$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$850$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments00-784-5,572

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in120.9 in
Length193.1 in204.3 in
Width73.2 in78.6 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.498.2 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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