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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: $41,685

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,294

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $37,150
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $34,380
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Cargo cover 140 140  
Premium Package     1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     100
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,910
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Cargo cover 123 123  
Premium Package     1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Roof rails     90
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 8,100 3,430 6,250
Options (change) 7,347 3,018 5,690
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $41,685 $43,290 $44,275
Total Invoice $39,294 $40,926 $40,945

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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: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year201220122011
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$41,685$43,290$44,275
Adjustments for Features-930-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,755$41,685$44,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$39,294$40,926$40,945
Adjustments for Features-877-1,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,417$39,409$40,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122011
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
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 net$40$40 
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 
HD radio  $50
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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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$6,740$7,415$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-877-1,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
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 Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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