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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: $42,180

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,923

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $8,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $42,020 $40,625
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350      
Navigation system 495   1,950 1,950
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Cargo cover 140 140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138      
Navigation system 450   1,775 1,775
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Cargo cover 127 127    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Premium Package     1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package     875 875
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 4,780 1,935 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 4,348 1,760 6,655 6,655
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $42,180 $44,975 $52,695 $51,195
Total Invoice $39,923 $42,271 $49,670 $48,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,339
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine281hp V6288hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$42,180$44,975$52,695$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-825-3,095-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,180$44,150$49,600$48,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$1,600$0
Total Invoice$39,923$42,271$49,670$48,275
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,917-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,923$41,496$46,753$45,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,573$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTraverseTraverse3-Series3-Series
Trim2LTLTZ328d330i
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 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$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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
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$7,065$7,890$10,160$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$3,095$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-2,917-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162017
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.3,663 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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 330i

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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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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