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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,545 Chevrolet Traverse LT | ||||||
| Difference: $230 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,600 BMW 3-Series 320i | ||||||
| Difference: $571 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Traverse | Traverse | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,760 | $39,035 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $31,122 | $37,083 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 3,145 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,890 | 1,890 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,525 | 1,450 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |||||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 2,987 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,663 | 1,663 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,342 | 1,320 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,232 | 1,232 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |||||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,960 | 3,290 | 8,300 | 7,450 | 6,550 | 6,550 |
| Options (change) | 7,224 | 2,895 | 7,550 | 6,780 | 5,960 | 5,960 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $41,545 | $43,150 | $41,775 | $45,225 | $50,625 | $57,125 |
| Total Invoice | $39,171 | $40,803 | $38,600 | $41,785 | $46,765 | $52,745 |
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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: $2,735 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,791 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Traverse | Traverse | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 281hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/65-18 | 255/55-20 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $41,545 | $43,150 | $41,775 | $45,225 | $50,625 | $57,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,505 | -3,180 | 0 | -650 | -2,450 | -2,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,040 | $39,970 | $41,775 | $44,575 | $48,175 | $54,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $930 | $0 | $2,800 | $6,400 | $12,825 |
| Total Invoice | $39,171 | $40,803 | $38,600 | $41,785 | $46,765 | $52,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,362 | -3,007 | 0 | -601 | -2,263 | -2,331 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,809 | $37,796 | $38,600 | $41,184 | $44,502 | $50,414 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $987 | $0 | $2,584 | $5,902 | $11,814 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Traverse | Traverse | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $7,050 | $3,870 | $4,520 | $6,320 | $6,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,505 | $3,180 | $0 | $650 | $2,450 | $2,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,362 | -3,007 | 0 | -601 | -2,263 | -2,331 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Traverse | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,791 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 35.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 48.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
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