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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: $42,665

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,150

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelTahoeTahoeTraverse
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $33,725
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $32,039
Second-row buckets 590   495
Rearview camera 450    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995   1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
RWD 0 0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,985  
Class III trailer hitch     525
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     2,440
Running boards     570
Heated front seats     250
AWD     2,000
Roof rack     325
Second-row buckets 519   436
Rearview camera 396    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 876   1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140    
RWD 0 0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   1,747  
Class III trailer hitch     462
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     2,147
Running boards     502
Heated front seats     220
AWD     1,900
Roof rack     286
Options (change) 3,405 2,060 8,080
Options (change) 2,997 1,813 7,251
Destination 995 995 860
Total Price $48,305 $56,025 $42,665
Total Invoice $44,824 $52,070 $40,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,483
Model Year201220122013
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$48,305$56,025$42,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,305$52,210$41,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,905$0
Total Invoice$44,824$52,070$40,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,546-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,824$48,524$39,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122013
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 liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, 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 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,115$8,930$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,546-809

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelTahoeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.0 in203.7 in
Width79.0 in78.5 in
Height76.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,448 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3116.3 ft3

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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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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