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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,280

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $17,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $17,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation system 1,890      
2LT Equipment Group 2,225      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,295    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Rearview camera     400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
Power trunk closer       500
Navigation system 1,663      
2LT Equipment Group 2,134      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,140    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Premium Package     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Rearview camera     370 370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025
Power trunk closer       460
Options (change) 8,760 2,695 7,000 5,200
Options (change) 7,885 2,372 6,435 4,780
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $41,280 $43,445 $59,195 $62,645
Total Invoice $38,659 $40,923 $55,725 $58,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,529
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,280$43,445$59,195$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,695-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$42,670$56,500$60,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0$4,175
Total Invoice$38,659$40,923$55,725$58,955
Adjustments for Features0-730-2,537-1,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$40,193$53,188$57,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,534$0$3,913

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZ530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$8,250$10,170$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,695$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730-2,537-1,854

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelTraverse5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in117.1 in
Length205.0 in194.6 in
Width78.4 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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