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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,440

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelTraverseTraverse1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $27,230 $33,160
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Heated front seats     500 500
iPod integration     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Heated front seats     455 455
iPod integration     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 8,120 7,820
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 7,385 7,115
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $40,505 $42,050 $38,345 $44,495
Total Invoice $38,140 $39,756 $35,440 $41,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelTraverseTraverse1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$40,505$42,050$38,345$44,495
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,8050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$38,245$38,345$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0$5,200
Total Invoice$38,140$39,756$35,440$41,100
Adjustments for Features-2,853-3,5970-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,287$36,159$35,440$40,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$0$4,782

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelTraverseTraverse1-Series1-Series
TrimLTLTZ128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
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 manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
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  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,325$3,520$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$3,805$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,853-3,5970-878

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102009
ModelTraverse1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in104.7 in
Length205.0 in171.7 in
Width78.4 in68.8 in
Height70.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.0 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 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested240571%
Total Not Requested97529%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested240578%
Total Not Requested67522%

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