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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: $46,230

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $12,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,413

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $11,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,145 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $39,616 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395          
Sunroof 1,400          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395          
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269          
Sunroof 1,274          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359          
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,190 10,640 10,490 9,190 9,190 6,750
Options (change) 2,902 9,790 9,650 8,455 8,455 6,210
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $46,230 $64,035 $59,217 $67,885 $72,185 $81,145
Total Invoice $43,413 $60,195 $55,387 $63,790 $67,790 $76,145

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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: $9,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,230$64,035$59,217$67,885$72,185$81,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,870-3,645-3,870-5,820-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,230$60,165$55,572$64,015$66,365$74,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,803
Total Invoice$43,413$60,195$55,387$63,790$67,790$76,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,638-3,409-3,637-5,466-6,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,413$56,557$51,978$60,153$62,324$69,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,579$0$8,175$10,346$17,814

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZ530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150     
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200    $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,850$12,720$12,495$12,720$14,670$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870$3,645$3,870$5,820$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,638-3,409-3,637-5,466-6,353

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelTraverse5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in117.1 in
Length203.7 in194.6 in
Width78.5 in73.5 in
Height69.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft318.7 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 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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