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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: $49,395

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverse3-Series
TrimHigh Country328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,050 $37,500
Base Invoice $49,448 $34,680
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   100
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   90
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 11,000
Options (change) 0 9,970
Destination 945 895
Total Price $52,995 $49,395
Total Invoice $50,393 $45,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,729
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverse3-Series
TrimHigh Country328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$52,995$49,395
Adjustments for Features-9,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,975$49,395
Total Invoice$50,393$45,545
Adjustments for Features-8,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,816$45,545

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverse3-Series
TrimHigh Country328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$15,530$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverse3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.9 in108.7 in
Length204.3 in178.2 in
Width78.6 in71.5 in
Height70.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested117571%
Total Not Requested47529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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