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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: $41,925

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $46,280
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $41,560
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     3,620
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     3,245
Options (change) 9,105 3,290 3,620
Options (change) 8,193 2,895 3,245
Destination 810 810 715
Total Price $41,925 $42,350 $50,615
Total Invoice $39,412 $40,042 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,214
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/50-17
Total Price$41,925$42,350$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,925$41,625$49,560
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$39,412$40,042$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-685-949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$39,357$44,571
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,275$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-685-949

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in193.6 in
Width78.4 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.1 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 liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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