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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelTraverseTraverseRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $34,320
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $32,245
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
255/55HR20 1,120    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Technology Package     3,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
255/55HR20 986    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Technology Package     3,424
Options (change) 9,105 3,290 3,700
Options (change) 8,193 2,895 3,424
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $41,925 $42,350 $38,915
Total Invoice $39,412 $40,042 $36,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year201120112013
ModelTraverseTraverseRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,925$42,350$38,915
Adjustments for Features-510-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,415$41,115$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$39,412$40,042$36,564
Adjustments for Features-479-1,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,933$38,874$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$59$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201120112013
ModelTraverseTraverseRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,450$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-479-1,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in105.7 in
Length205.0 in183.5 in
Width78.4 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested137555%
Total Not Requested114045%

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