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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,285

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,936

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $39,035
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $37,083
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Chrome Appearance Package 695    
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Cargo Management Package 245    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,890
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295  
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Power liftgate 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 795 795 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,470
Class III trailer hitch     525
Cargo cover     140
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Chrome Appearance Package 612    
Leather seating surfaces 924    
Cargo Management Package 216    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 1,663
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140  
Class II trailer hitch 308 308  
Power liftgate 436    
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Sunroof 700 700 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,294
Class III trailer hitch     462
Cargo cover     123
Options (change) 11,005 6,435 5,500
Options (change) 9,833 5,664 4,840
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $35,285 $35,400 $45,360
Total Invoice $32,936 $33,218 $42,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,343
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,285$35,400$45,360
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$35,200$42,740
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0
Total Invoice$32,936$33,218$42,748
Adjustments for Features0-188-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,936$33,030$40,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,795$3,995$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-2,469

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelEquinoxTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in118.9 in
Length187.8 in205.0 in
Width72.5 in78.4 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 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
31.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
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%

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