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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,620

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $36,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,097

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $32,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverse7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLTZ740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,035 $75,500 $88,200 $101,000 $137,300 $126,500
Base Invoice $37,083 $69,640 $81,325 $93,100 $126,495 $116,560
Navigation system 1,890          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470          
Sunroof 1,400          
Premium Sound Package   1,800        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350    
Navigation system 1,663          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294          
Sunroof 1,232          
Premium Sound Package   1,640        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320    
Options (change) 4,760 4,600 3,150 3,150 2,200 2,200
Options (change) 4,189 4,190 2,870 2,870 2,000 2,000
Destination 825 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $44,620 $80,995 $93,245 $105,045 $142,095 $130,595
Total Invoice $42,097 $74,725 $86,090 $96,865 $131,090 $120,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,618
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverse7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLTZ740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$44,620$80,995$93,245$105,045$142,095$130,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-1,845-4,095-11,045-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$79,900$91,400$100,950$131,050$124,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,500$21,050$51,150$44,500
Total Invoice$42,097$74,725$86,090$96,865$131,090$120,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-1,703-3,776-10,190-5,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,097$73,715$84,387$93,089$120,900$114,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,672$19,374$47,185$41,026

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverse7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLTZ740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
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 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Ski sack   $50$50$50
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 with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated front side windows   $200  
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Active steering    $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,300$9,395$10,145$12,395$19,345$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095$1,845$4,095$11,045$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,010-1,703-3,776-10,190-5,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverse7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in126.4 in
Length205.0 in205.3 in
Width78.4 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in44.3 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested140098%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested140098%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested140098%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested120098%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested120098%

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