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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: $40,505

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,140

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelX3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $30,158 $36,086
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,890 1,890
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Roof rails 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Power liftgate 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,663 1,663
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Roof rails 230 230    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 9,090 9,090 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 8,280 8,280 7,207 2,895
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $46,715 $51,015 $40,505 $42,050
Total Invoice $43,165 $47,120 $38,140 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,544
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelX3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$46,715$51,015$40,505$42,050
Adjustments for Features-2,685-3,3350-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,030$47,680$40,505$41,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0$770
Total Invoice$43,165$47,120$38,140$39,756
Adjustments for Features-2,481-3,0800-733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,684$44,040$38,140$39,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,356$0$883

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelX3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,085$8,735$5,400$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$3,335$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,481-3,0800-733

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112010
ModelX3Traverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in118.9 in
Length183.0 in205.0 in
Width74.1 in78.4 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
27.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130040%
Total Not Requested199060%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested169057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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