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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,500

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,016

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $4,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseX3
TrimLTLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $39,400
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $36,250
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
255/55HR20 995    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,800
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
255/55HR20 876    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,640
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 8,980 3,290 6,700
Options (change) 8,083 2,895 6,100
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $41,500 $42,050 $46,925
Total Invoice $39,016 $39,756 $43,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,244
Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseX3
TrimLTLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20235/55-17
Total Price$41,500$42,050$46,925
Adjustments for Features0-775-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$41,275$45,930
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$0
Total Invoice$39,016$39,756$43,175
Adjustments for Features0-733-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,016$39,023$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseX3
TrimLTLTZxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,475$7,250$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733-915

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102009
ModelTraverseX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in110.1 in
Length205.0 in179.7 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157575%
Total Not Requested52525%

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