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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,215

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,995

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTLTZCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $27,330
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $25,827
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
255/55HR20 1,120    
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900
Driver Confidence Package     1,150
Rear spoiler     275
Satellite radio     325
Remote start     190
Heated front seats     295
Stability control     495
MP3-compatible player     545
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
255/55HR20 986    
Engine-block heater 66 66 42
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 747
Driver Confidence Package     955
Rear spoiler     228
Satellite radio     270
Remote start     158
Heated front seats     245
Stability control     411
MP3-compatible player     452
Options (change) 7,290 1,475 4,225
Options (change) 6,596 1,298 3,508
Destination 810 810 660
Total Price $40,110 $40,535 $32,215
Total Invoice $37,815 $38,445 $29,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,935
Model Year201120112006
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTLTZCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$40,110$40,535$32,215
Adjustments for Features-4,035-4,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$35,775$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$37,815$38,445$29,995
Adjustments for Features-3,804-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,011$33,930$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$81$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112006
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTLTZCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,975$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$4,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,804-4,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112006
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.5 in
Length205.0 in198.1 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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