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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: $43,290

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,926

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseX3
TrimLTZxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $37,100
Base Invoice $37,083 $34,310
Navigation system 1,890 2,150
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Package   3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Power liftgate   500
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,663 1,955
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Package   3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Power liftgate   455
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,430 8,900
Options (change) 3,018 8,105
Destination 825 895
Total Price $43,290 $46,895
Total Invoice $40,926 $43,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseX3
TrimLTZxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-17
Total Price$43,290$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,290$45,100
Total Invoice$40,926$43,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,926$41,652

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseX3
TrimLTZxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$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
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in183.0 in
Width78.4 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127539%
Total Not Requested201561%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

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