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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: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,294

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $39,275 $40,655
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Cargo cover 140 140    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Cargo cover 123 123    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 8,100 3,430 6,350 6,350
Options (change) 7,347 3,018 5,775 5,775
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $41,685 $43,290 $49,295 $50,795
Total Invoice $39,294 $40,926 $46,045 $47,425

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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: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,094
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,685$43,290$49,295$50,795
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,845-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,685$42,615$46,450$48,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,294$40,926$46,045$47,425
Adjustments for Features0-638-2,657-2,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,294$40,288$43,388$44,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$994$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
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  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,190$9,360$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,845$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-2,657-2,563

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelTraverse3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in182.1 in
Width78.4 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft353.0 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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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