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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: $40,545

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,609

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $31,660
Base Invoice $37,083 $30,394
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Navigation system 1,890 895
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 1,400  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Entertainment Package   600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Navigation system 1,663 788
Engine-block heater 66 44
Sunroof 1,232  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Entertainment Package   528
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 4,835 8,010
Options (change) 4,255 7,340
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,695 $40,545
Total Invoice $42,163 $38,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,389
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$44,695$40,545
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,460$40,545
Total Invoice$42,163$38,609
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,998$38,609

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,725$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.7 in
Length205.0 in196.9 in
Width78.4 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.5 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested247569%
Total Not Requested110031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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