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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: $46,340

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $10,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,012

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,045 $48,200
Base Invoice $39,943 $44,098
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Sunroof 1,274  
AWD 1,900  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 3,400 7,950
Options (change) 3,174 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,340 $57,045
Total Invoice $44,012 $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: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,073
Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$46,340$57,045
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,395$57,045
Total Invoice$44,012$52,187
Adjustments for Features-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,114$52,187

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
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 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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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-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$9,375$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.2 in
Length203.7 in195.8 in
Width78.5 in72.7 in
Height69.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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