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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: $42,350

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,042

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $8,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $48,200
Base Invoice $36,337 $44,098
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 3,290 4,150
Options (change) 2,895 3,756
Destination 810 895
Total Price $42,350 $53,245
Total Invoice $40,042 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,878
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$42,350$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,350$52,340
Total Invoice$40,042$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,042$47,920

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
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$6,525$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in195.8 in
Width78.4 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested147591%
Total Not Requested1509%

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