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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: $43,580

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $14,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,204

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $12,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350          
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395        
Navigation system 495          
Sunroof 1,400 1,400        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350 1,350  
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
App support     250 250 250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key       1,000    
Heated front seats         500  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139          
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269        
Navigation system 450          
Sunroof 1,274 1,274        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230 1,230  
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320   1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
App support     230 230 230 230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key       910    
Heated front seats         455  
Options (change) 6,035 3,190 10,250 10,000 7,500 4,250
Options (change) 5,491 2,902 9,335 9,105 6,830 3,870
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,580 $46,130 $58,045 $63,395 $69,345 $67,145
Total Invoice $41,204 $43,740 $53,560 $58,480 $63,980 $61,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,952
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,580$46,130$58,045$63,395$69,345$67,145
Adjustments for Features-305-1,130-750-1,000-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$45,000$57,295$62,395$68,695$67,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$0$5,100$11,400$9,850
Total Invoice$41,204$43,740$53,560$58,480$63,980$61,985
Adjustments for Features-288-1,071-692-922-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,916$42,669$52,868$57,558$63,380$61,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,753$0$4,690$10,512$9,117

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverse5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LTPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150    
Forward collision warning $200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$8,750$9,575$9,195$9,445$9,095$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,130$750$1,000$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-288-1,071-692-922-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverse5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in116.9 in
Length203.7 in193.1 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 in36.1 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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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