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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: $41,280

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $17,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $15,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975
Leather seating surfaces 1,775        
2LT Equipment Group 2,225        
Navigation system 1,890        
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,295      
Third-row seat     1,700 1,700 1,700
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium Package     3,400 3,400 2,200
Roof rails     100 100 100
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,562        
2LT Equipment Group 2,134        
Navigation system 1,663        
Sunroof 1,232 1,232      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,140      
Third-row seat     1,545 1,545 1,545
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Package     3,095 3,095 2,000
Roof rails     90 90 90
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 8,760 2,695 10,550 10,550 9,350
Options (change) 7,885 2,372 9,600 9,600 8,505
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $41,280 $43,445 $59,025 $60,925 $66,525
Total Invoice $38,659 $40,923 $54,445 $56,050 $61,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,824
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$41,280$43,445$59,025$60,925$66,525
Adjustments for Features0-775-4,295-4,295-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$42,670$54,730$56,630$62,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0$1,900$7,500
Total Invoice$38,659$40,923$54,445$56,050$61,355
Adjustments for Features0-730-3,962-3,951-3,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$40,193$50,483$52,099$57,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,534$0$1,616$6,911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,400$10,920$10,920$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$4,295$4,295$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730-3,962-3,951-3,961

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in115.5 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,917 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
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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 liftgate300Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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 liftgate300Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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 liftgate300Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Total Requested97561%
Total Not Requested61539%

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