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BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,820

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $18,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,336

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $16,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $38,250
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $36,337
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,700      
Premium Package     3,400 2,200  
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800  
Roof rails     100 100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,470
Navigation system         1,890
Sunroof         1,400
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,545      
Premium Package     3,095 2,000  
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640  
Roof rails     90 90  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,294
Navigation system         1,663
Sunroof         1,232
Options (change) 9,800 11,500 12,000 10,800 4,760
Options (change) 8,920 10,465 10,920 9,825 4,189
Destination 875 875 875 875 810
Total Price $62,775 $66,975 $64,675 $70,575 $43,820
Total Invoice $57,925 $61,770 $59,650 $65,090 $41,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,104
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$62,775$66,975$64,675$70,575$43,820
Adjustments for Features-4,860-6,010-4,285-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,915$60,965$60,390$66,040$43,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$2,475$8,125$0
Total Invoice$57,925$61,770$59,650$65,090$41,336
Adjustments for Features-4,485-5,543-3,952-4,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,440$56,227$55,698$60,907$41,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$2,258$7,467$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
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 air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player    $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, 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$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$12,285$13,435$11,710$11,960$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$6,010$4,285$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,485-5,543-3,952-4,1830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011
ModelX5Traverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in118.9 in
Length191.2 in205.0 in
Width76.1 in78.4 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested104053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested104053%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested104036%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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 mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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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