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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: $41,355

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,038

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $8,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZ328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $41,935 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $32,105 $39,419 $39,920 $41,300
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,750   1,450 1,450
Navigation system 495   1,950 1,950
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Cargo cover 140 140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 400    
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
2LT Equipment Group 2,375      
Leather seating surfaces 1,540   1,320 1,320
Navigation system 436   1,775 1,775
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Cargo cover 123 123    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352 352    
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 6,685 1,940 7,100 7,100
Options (change) 6,058 1,707 6,460 6,460
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $41,355 $44,750 $50,745 $52,245
Total Invoice $39,038 $42,001 $47,375 $48,755

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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: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,677
Model Year2015201520162016
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$41,355$44,750$50,745$52,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,920-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,355$43,375$46,825$48,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,038$42,001$47,375$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,291-3,660-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,038$40,710$43,715$45,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,672$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520162016
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
Heated steering wheel $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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$6,715$8,090$10,635$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$3,920$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,291-3,660-3,565

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelTraverse3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in110.6 in
Length203.7 in182.0 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height69.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 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
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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