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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,345

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,597

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $29,999 $37,776
Second-row buckets 590   495  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 760      
3LT Equipment Group 3,225      
Convenience Package 2 725      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Class III trailer hitch     495 495
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,470 1,295
Navigation system     1,890  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Second-row buckets 490   436  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 631      
3LT Equipment Group 2,677      
Convenience Package 2 602      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66 66
Class III trailer hitch     436 436
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,294 1,140
Navigation system     1,663  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 9,165 3,865 9,825 3,265
Options (change) 7,608 3,208 8,823 2,874
Destination 900 900 775 775
Total Price $46,775 $50,405 $42,345 $44,015
Total Invoice $42,098 $45,110 $39,597 $41,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,420
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$46,775$50,405$42,345$44,015
Adjustments for Features-90-1,3400-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$49,065$42,345$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0$895
Total Invoice$42,098$45,110$39,597$41,425
Adjustments for Features-81-1,1990-729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,017$43,911$39,597$40,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,894$0$1,099

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,590$4,250$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,340$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-1,1990-729

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082009
ModelTahoeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.0 in205.0 in
Width79.0 in78.4 in
Height76.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested237570%
Total Not Requested100030%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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