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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: $46,130

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $13,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,740

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $11,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $42,045
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $39,943
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted           1,395
Sunroof           1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates           395
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025  
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted           1,269
Sunroof           1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates           359
Options (change) 10,640 10,490 9,190 9,190 6,750 3,190
Options (change) 9,790 9,650 8,455 8,455 6,210 2,902
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,035 $59,217 $67,885 $72,185 $81,145 $46,130
Total Invoice $60,195 $55,387 $63,790 $67,790 $76,145 $43,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,238
Model Year201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$64,035$59,217$67,885$72,185$81,145$46,130
Adjustments for Features-3,870-3,645-3,870-5,820-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,165$55,572$64,015$66,365$74,375$46,130
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,803$0
Total Invoice$60,195$55,387$63,790$67,790$76,145$43,740
Adjustments for Features-3,638-3,409-3,637-5,466-6,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,557$51,978$60,153$62,324$69,792$43,740
Cost Above Minimum$4,579$0$8,175$10,346$17,814$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTraverse
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag     $150
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats     $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,720$12,495$12,720$14,670$15,620$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$3,645$3,870$5,820$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,638-3,409-3,637-5,466-6,3530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182017
Model5-SeriesTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in118.9 in
Length194.6 in203.7 in
Width73.5 in78.5 in
Height58.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.770.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.7116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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 player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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