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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,060

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $19,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,484

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $17,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverse5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLTZ535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,035 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $37,083 $52,620 $60,900
Navigation system 1,890    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470    
Sunroof 1,400    
Cargo cover 140    
Second-row high console 300    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,500 3,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Navigation system 1,663    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294    
Sunroof 1,232    
Cargo cover 123    
Second-row high console 264    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,185 3,185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Options (change) 5,200 7,100 6,200
Options (change) 4,576 6,460 5,640
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,060 $64,995 $74,095
Total Invoice $42,484 $59,975 $68,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,941
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverse5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLTZ535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$45,060$64,995$74,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$63,315$72,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700
Total Invoice$42,484$59,975$68,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,484$58,425$66,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,089

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverse5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLTZ535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,815$10,495$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,550-1,921

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverse5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in120.7 in
Length205.0 in196.8 in
Width78.4 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.8 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested120098%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested120098%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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