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BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,685

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,294

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelX3TraverseTraverse
Trim3.0siLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $35,510 $31,122 $37,083
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,525  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Cargo cover   140 140
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,342  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Cargo cover   123 123
Options (change) 6,625 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 6,030 7,347 3,018
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $46,050 $41,685 $43,290
Total Invoice $42,365 $39,294 $40,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year200820122012
ModelX3TraverseTraverse
Trim3.0siLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$46,050$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features0-145-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,050$41,540$42,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$42,365$39,294$40,926
Adjustments for Features0-137-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,365$39,157$40,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$994

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820122012
ModelX3TraverseTraverse
Trim3.0siLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,370$6,515$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-775

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelX3Traverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in118.9 in
Length179.7 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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		30.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157575%
Total Not Requested52525%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested72537%
Total Not Requested122563%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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