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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,810

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $35,700
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $33,025
2LT Equipment Group 2,225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
Navigation system 1,890   2,100
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package     1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
2LT Equipment Group 2,134    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
Navigation system 1,663   1,910
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Premium Package     1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Heated front seats     455
Roof rails     90
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,290 1,400 6,250
Options (change) 6,591 1,232 5,690
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $39,810 $42,150 $42,825
Total Invoice $37,365 $39,783 $39,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,858
Model Year200920092010
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$39,810$42,150$42,825
Adjustments for Features-1,740-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$39,535$42,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0
Total Invoice$37,365$39,783$39,590
Adjustments for Features-1,633-2,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,732$37,315$39,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092010
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats$75$75 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,675$7,550$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,633-2,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelTraverse3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in178.2 in
Width78.4 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%

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