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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: $44,345

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,487

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverse
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $31,745
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $29,999
Luxury Package 1,575    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 4,035 1,985  
RWD 0 0  
Second-row buckets 590   495
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Class III trailer hitch     495
2LT Equipment Group     2,225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,470
Navigation system     1,890
Leather seating surfaces     1,775
Sunroof     1,400
AWD     2,000
Luxury Package 1,386    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,551 1,747  
RWD 0 0  
Second-row buckets 519   436
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Class III trailer hitch     436
2LT Equipment Group     2,134
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,294
Navigation system     1,663
Leather seating surfaces     1,562
Sunroof     1,232
AWD     1,890
Options (change) 6,275 2,060 11,825
Options (change) 5,522 1,813 10,713
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $51,175 $56,025 $44,345
Total Invoice $47,349 $52,070 $41,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,255
Model Year201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverse
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/65-18
Total Price$51,175$56,025$44,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,175$54,375$43,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0
Total Invoice$47,349$52,070$41,487
Adjustments for Features0-1,534-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,349$50,536$41,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,187$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverse
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,430$7,080$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,534-393

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
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 Weight5,448 lb.5,066 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested297598%
Total Not Requested652%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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