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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,285

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,062

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTraverseTraverseZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $37,625 $46,550
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Cargo cover 140 140    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,800 1,800
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Wood trim     0 0
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Cargo cover 123 123    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,640 1,640
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Wood trim     0 0
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 6,700 2,030 5,125 5,725
Options (change) 6,115 1,786 4,665 5,210
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $40,285 $41,890 $46,650 $56,950
Total Invoice $38,062 $39,694 $43,115 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,191
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTraverseTraverseZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,285$41,890$46,650$56,950
Adjustments for Features-4,380-5,0550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,905$36,835$46,650$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$10,000
Total Invoice$38,062$39,694$43,115$52,585
Adjustments for Features-4,138-4,7900-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$34,904$43,115$52,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0$9,193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTraverseTraverseZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,965$2,910$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$5,055$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,138-4,7900-277

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in98.2 in
Length205.0 in161.9 in
Width78.4 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in49.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested62532%
Total Not Requested132568%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested127564%
Total Not Requested72536%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested82537%

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