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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $32,760
Base Invoice $39,690 $31,122
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Navigation system   1,890
AWD   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Navigation system   1,663
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 550 4,280
Options (change) 500 3,906
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $37,865
Total Invoice $33,685 $35,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118
Model Year20162012
Modeli3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E281hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/65-18
Total Price$36,445$37,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$35,700
Total Invoice$33,685$35,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$33,803

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
Modeli3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,850$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
Modeli3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in118.9 in
Length157.4 in205.0 in
Width69.9 in78.4 in
Height62.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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		2.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		2.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%

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