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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,270

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,879

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $7,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $48,200
Base Invoice $42,228 $44,098
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Advance Package   7,950
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 1,875 7,950
Options (change) 1,706 7,194
Destination 945 895
Total Price $47,270 $57,045
Total Invoice $44,879 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,824
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,270$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$57,045
Total Invoice$44,879$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,363$52,187

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,755$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5160

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.2 in
Length204.3 in195.8 in
Width78.6 in72.7 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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