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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: $45,770

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,859

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $11,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,255 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $38,780 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Navigation system 795            
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445            
Sunroof 1,400            
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Power trunk closer     500 500 500    
Luxury Seating Package           1,300  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 700            
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272            
Sunroof 1,232            
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Rearview camera   365 365 365 365    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Power trunk closer     455 455 455    
Luxury Seating Package           1,185  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,640 7,000 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,000 2,200
Options (change) 3,204 6,370 4,460 4,460 4,460 3,640 2,000
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,770 $58,195 $61,745 $63,245 $67,995 $71,295 $98,595
Total Invoice $42,859 $54,230 $57,515 $58,895 $63,265 $66,310 $91,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,425
Model Year2014201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$45,770$58,195$61,745$63,245$67,995$71,295$98,595
Adjustments for Features-655-600000-2,100-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$57,595$61,745$63,245$67,995$69,195$95,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$5,650$10,400$11,600$37,675
Total Invoice$42,859$54,230$57,515$58,895$63,265$66,310$91,545
Adjustments for Features-613-559000-1,953-3,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,246$53,671$57,515$58,895$63,265$64,357$88,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,844$5,224$9,594$10,686$34,787

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100      
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150      
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200      
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Massage, driver seat     $100 
Massage, passenger seat     $100 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,375$9,320$8,720$8,720$8,720$10,820$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$600$0$0$0$2,100$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-613-559000-1,953-3,087

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142016
ModelTraverse5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in116.9 in
Length203.7 in193.4 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.3 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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