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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: $46,510

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $17,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,086

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $14,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $42,045
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $39,943
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Running boards 300 300 300 300 635
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,700      
Lane departure warning   950 950 950  
Premium Package     3,400 2,200  
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800  
Roof rails     100 100  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted         1,395
Cargo cover         140
Sunroof         1,400
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Running boards 275 275 275 275 578
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,545      
Lane departure warning   865 865 865  
Premium Package     3,095 2,000  
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640  
Roof rails     90 90  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted         1,269
Cargo cover         127
Sunroof         1,274
Options (change) 10,750 13,400 13,900 12,700 3,570
Options (change) 9,790 12,200 12,655 11,560 3,248
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Total Price $63,725 $68,875 $66,575 $72,475 $46,510
Total Invoice $58,795 $63,505 $61,385 $66,825 $44,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,254
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iPremier
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$63,725$68,875$66,575$72,475$46,510
Adjustments for Features-3,745-5,095-3,370-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,980$63,780$63,205$68,805$46,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$3,225$8,825$0
Total Invoice$58,795$63,505$61,385$66,825$44,086
Adjustments for Features-3,455-4,698-3,107-3,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,340$58,807$58,278$63,441$44,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,467$2,938$8,101$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelX5X5X5X5Traverse
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iPremier
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 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 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
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 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
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 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
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 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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 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$12,085$13,435$11,710$12,010$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$5,095$3,370$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,455-4,698-3,107-3,3840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112017
ModelX5Traverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in118.9 in
Length191.2 in203.7 in
Width76.1 in78.5 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested96549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested96549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
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%

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
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested96534%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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