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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: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,294

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $31,122 $37,083
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,890 1,890
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
2LT Equipment Group         3,145  
Leather seating surfaces         1,525  
Cargo cover         140 140
Sunroof         1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,663 1,663
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
2LT Equipment Group         2,987  
Leather seating surfaces         1,342  
Cargo cover         123 123
Sunroof         1,232 1,232
Options (change) 7,350 7,350 7,350 6,350 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 6,685 6,685 6,685 5,775 7,347 3,018
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $46,845 $48,845 $50,345 $52,845 $41,685 $43,290
Total Invoice $43,780 $45,620 $47,000 $49,310 $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: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$46,845$48,845$50,345$52,845$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features-1,670-3,620-3,620-4,2700-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,175$45,225$46,725$48,575$41,685$42,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,400$0$930
Total Invoice$43,780$45,620$47,000$49,310$39,294$40,926
Adjustments for Features-1,561-3,381-3,379-3,9840-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,219$42,239$43,621$45,326$39,294$40,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$1,402$3,107$0$994

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3TraverseTraverse
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
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 HVAC unit    $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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
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$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,060$9,010$9,010$9,660$5,390$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$3,620$3,620$4,270$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,561-3,381-3,379-3,9840-638

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152012
ModelX3Traverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in118.9 in
Length183.8 in205.0 in
Width74.1 in78.4 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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
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 sDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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