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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,445

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $21,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,923

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $18,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseX5
TrimLTZ4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $54,800
Base Invoice $37,776 $50,595
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Third-row seat   1,200
Technology Package   2,600
Premium Package   1,850
Heated front seats   500
Power liftgate   500
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140  
Third-row seat   1,090
Technology Package   2,365
Premium Package   1,685
Heated front seats   455
Power liftgate   455
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,695 8,945
Options (change) 2,372 8,135
Destination 775 825
Total Price $43,445 $64,570
Total Invoice $40,923 $59,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,293
Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseX5
TrimLTZ4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-18
Total Price$43,445$64,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$60,950
Total Invoice$40,923$59,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,923$56,216

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseX5
TrimLTZ4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,875$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,339

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in115.5 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.6 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested61548%

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