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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: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,923

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $17,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
Base Invoice $37,776 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Sunroof 1,400        
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750    
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,700    
Premium Package       3,400 2,200
Roof rails       100 100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140        
Sunroof 1,232        
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,545    
Premium Package       3,095 2,000
Roof rails       90 90
Options (change) 2,695 9,800 11,500 10,550 9,350
Options (change) 2,372 8,920 10,465 9,600 8,505
Destination 775 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,445 $62,775 $66,975 $63,225 $69,125
Total Invoice $40,923 $57,925 $61,770 $58,330 $63,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,587
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$43,445$62,775$66,975$63,225$69,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,785-5,935-3,860-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$57,990$61,040$59,365$64,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$1,375$6,975
Total Invoice$40,923$57,925$61,770$58,330$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,415-5,474-3,561-3,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,923$53,510$56,296$54,769$59,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,786$1,259$6,422

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,400$12,185$13,335$11,260$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785$5,935$3,860$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,415-5,474-3,561-3,838

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092011
ModelTraverseX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in115.5 in
Length205.0 in191.2 in
Width78.4 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested99050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested99050%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested99035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested64040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

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