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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: $46,610

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $17,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,759

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $15,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelTraverseX5X5X5X5
TrimLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,145 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
Base Invoice $39,616 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395        
Cargo cover 140        
Running boards 635 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 1,400        
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750    
Cold Weather Package   900 900 900 900
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
App support   250 250 250 250
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350    
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,700    
Lane departure warning     950 950 950
Premium Package       3,400 2,200
Premium Sound Package       1,800 1,800
Roof rails       100 100
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269        
Cargo cover 127        
Running boards 578 275 275 275 275
Sunroof 1,274        
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685    
Cold Weather Package   820 820 820 820
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
App support   230 230 230 230
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320    
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,545    
Lane departure warning     865 865 865
Premium Package       3,095 2,000
Premium Sound Package       1,640 1,640
Roof rails       90 90
Options (change) 3,570 11,500 14,150 13,900 12,700
Options (change) 3,248 10,475 12,885 12,655 11,560
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Total Price $46,610 $64,475 $69,625 $66,575 $72,475
Total Invoice $43,759 $59,480 $64,190 $61,385 $66,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,266
Model Year20162011201120112011
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?, 6600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$46,610$64,475$69,625$66,575$72,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-5,095-3,370-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$60,730$64,530$63,205$68,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$2,475$8,075
Total Invoice$43,759$59,480$64,190$61,385$66,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-4,697-3,107-3,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,759$56,025$59,493$58,278$63,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,468$2,253$7,416

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162011201120112011
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 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
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
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
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
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$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound$250  $250$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    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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 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$8,340$12,085$13,435$11,710$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$5,095$3,370$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,455-4,697-3,107-3,384

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162011
ModelTraverseX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in115.5 in
Length203.7 in191.2 in
Width78.5 in76.1 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested96549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
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

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested96549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested96534%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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