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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,620

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,237

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $10,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSTraverse
TrimV8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $32,760
Base Invoice $42,874 $31,122
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 1,890
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Engine-block heater 100 75
FWD 0  
Luxury II Package 3,450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sunroof   1,400
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780 1,663
Sun and Sound Package 615  
Engine-block heater 83 66
FWD 0  
Luxury II Package 3,226  
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 6,435 8,035
Options (change) 5,704 7,290
Destination 920 825
Total Price $53,210 $41,620
Total Invoice $49,498 $39,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,369
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSTraverse
TrimV8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$53,210$41,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,210$40,445
Total Invoice$49,498$39,237
Adjustments for Features0-1,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,498$38,129

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSTraverse
TrimV8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,108

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in118.9 in
Length207.6 in205.0 in
Width74.8 in78.4 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 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		18.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.8116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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