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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,986

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Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseRDX
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $32,895
Base Invoice $31,122 $30,646
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890  
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Technology Package   3,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663  
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,834
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 10,100 5,100
Options (change) 9,247 4,677
Destination 825 885
Total Price $43,685 $38,880
Total Invoice $41,194 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseRDX
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/55-18
Total Price$43,685$38,880
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,870$38,880
Total Invoice$41,194$36,208
Adjustments for Features-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,425$36,208

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseRDX
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,215$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7690

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in104.3 in
Length205.0 in180.7 in
Width78.4 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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