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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: $43,815

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $20,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,411

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $17,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
Trim2LTLTZxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350          
Navigation system 495          
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395        
Cargo cover 140 140        
Running boards 635 635 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 1,400 1,400        
Third-row seat     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package     3,500 3,500    
App support     250 250 250 250
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Lane departure warning       950 950 950
Premium Package         3,500 1,850
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138          
Navigation system 450          
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269        
Cargo cover 127 127        
Running boards 578 578 275 275 275 275
Sunroof 1,274 1,274        
Third-row seat     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Convenience Package     3,185 3,185    
App support     230 230 230 230
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Lane departure warning       865 865 865
Premium Package         3,185 1,685
Options (change) 6,415 3,570 7,800 8,750 8,750 7,100
Options (change) 5,836 3,248 7,100 7,965 7,965 6,465
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,815 $46,610 $63,895 $67,345 $66,345 $72,195
Total Invoice $41,411 $43,759 $58,960 $62,125 $61,205 $66,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,438
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
Trim2LTLTZxDrive35i 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$43,815$46,610$63,895$67,345$66,345$72,195
Adjustments for Features0-825-4,455-4,755-4,455-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,815$45,785$59,440$62,590$61,890$67,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$3,150$2,450$8,100
Total Invoice$41,411$43,759$58,960$62,125$61,205$66,605
Adjustments for Features0-775-4,111-4,386-4,110-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,411$42,984$54,849$57,739$57,095$62,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,573$0$2,890$2,246$7,461

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseX5X5X5X5
Trim2LTLTZxDrive35i 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    
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$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$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
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
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    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
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
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  
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$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$7,340$8,165$11,795$12,095$11,795$11,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$4,455$4,755$4,455$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-4,111-4,386-4,110-4,295

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162012
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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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?
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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?
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
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 dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

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