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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,115

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,609

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $2,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelLucerneLucerneTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $32,010
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $30,409
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 900 1,400
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 1,890
Personal Connectivity Package     340
Leather seating surfaces     1,775
2LT Equipment Group     2,580
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Sunroof 747 747 1,232
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 1,663
Personal Connectivity Package     299
Leather seating surfaces     1,562
2LT Equipment Group     2,451
Options (change) 7,430 2,920 8,060
Options (change) 6,570 2,423 7,273
Destination 765 765 810
Total Price $38,115 $40,715 $40,880
Total Invoice $35,609 $38,181 $38,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year200820082011
ModelLucerneLucerneTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$38,115$40,715$40,880
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$40,565$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$35,609$38,181$38,492
Adjustments for Features0-141-1,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,609$38,040$36,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,431$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082011
ModelLucerneLucerneTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,515$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-1,987

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelLucerneTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in118.9 in
Length203.2 in205.0 in
Width73.8 in78.4 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 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
17.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested110072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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