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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: $22,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $19,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
2LT Equipment Group 2,225          
Leather seating surfaces 1,775          
Navigation system 1,890          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,295        
Sunroof 1,400 1,400        
Third-row seat     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package     3,500 3,500    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Premium Package         3,500 1,850
2LT Equipment Group 2,134          
Leather seating surfaces 1,562          
Navigation system 1,663          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,140        
Sunroof 1,232 1,232        
Third-row seat     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Convenience Package     3,185 3,185    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Premium Package         3,185 1,685
Options (change) 8,760 2,695 7,250 7,250 7,250 5,600
Options (change) 7,885 2,372 6,595 6,595 6,595 5,095
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Total Price $41,280 $43,445 $63,345 $65,845 $64,845 $70,695
Total Invoice $38,659 $40,923 $58,455 $60,755 $59,835 $65,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,541
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$41,280$43,445$63,345$65,845$64,845$70,695
Adjustments for Features0-775-5,695-5,795-5,495-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$42,670$57,650$60,050$59,350$65,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0$2,400$1,700$7,350
Total Invoice$38,659$40,923$58,455$60,755$59,835$65,235
Adjustments for Features0-730-5,255-5,347-5,070-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$40,193$53,200$55,408$54,765$59,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,534$0$2,208$1,565$6,780

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,500$12,420$12,520$12,220$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$5,695$5,795$5,495$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730-5,255-5,347-5,070-5,255

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092012
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
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 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested114059%

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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested114059%

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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested114059%

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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

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