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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,700

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelTraverseTraverseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $40,575 $39,500
Base Invoice $32,039 $38,141 $36,736
Cargo cover 140 140  
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Roof rack 325 325  
Premium Plus Package     3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Cargo cover 123 123  
Heated front seats 220    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Roof rack 286 286  
Premium Plus Package     2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 2,115 1,865 4,425
Options (change) 1,861 1,641 4,118
Destination 860 860 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $36,700 $43,300 $40,732
Total Invoice $34,760 $40,642 $37,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year201320132018
ModelTraverseTraverseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$36,700$43,300$40,732
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,700$40,000$38,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$0
Total Invoice$34,760$40,642$37,661
Adjustments for Features0-3,097-2,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,760$37,545$35,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,785$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201320132018
ModelTraverseTraverseA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTLTZA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,975$10,275$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,097-2,048

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in103.5 in
Length203.7 in169.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

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