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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,145

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,939

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTraverseTraverseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLTLTZA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $37,851 $47,802
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,390 2,390
Premium Package     1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 2,178 2,178
Premium Package     1,768  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 6,560 1,890 4,765 2,865
Options (change) 5,992 1,663 4,389 2,621
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,145 $41,750 $46,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $37,939 $39,571 $43,065 $52,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,608
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTraverseTraverseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLTLTZA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,145$41,750$46,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features-510-1,1850-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,635$40,565$46,290$55,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$9,650
Total Invoice$37,939$39,571$43,065$52,548
Adjustments for Features-482-1,1230-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,457$38,448$43,065$52,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$991$0$9,064

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTraverseTraverseA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLTLTZA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,925$5,740$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$1,185$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-482-1,1230-419

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in108.3 in
Length205.0 in182.1 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.7 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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