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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: $30,270

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,273

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350        
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900 900 900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395      
Driver Confidence Package     950 950  
Folding second row seats     275    
Stability control     495    
MP3-compatible player     545 545  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138        
Engine-block heater 68 68 62 62 62
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 747 747 747
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359      
Driver Confidence Package     788 789  
Folding second row seats     228    
Stability control     411    
MP3-compatible player     452 452  
Options (change) 4,220 1,870 3,240 2,470 975
Options (change) 3,839 1,701 2,688 2,050 809
Destination 895 895 750 750 750
Total Price $41,620 $44,910 $30,270 $31,010 $34,105
Total Invoice $39,414 $42,212 $28,273 $29,062 $32,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,994
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$41,620$44,910$30,270$31,010$34,105
Adjustments for Features-5,435-6,9600-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$37,950$30,270$30,885$33,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$39,414$42,212$28,273$29,062$32,158
Adjustments for Features-5,147-6,5420-117-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,267$35,670$28,273$28,945$31,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$0$672$3,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Lane departure warning $200   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$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$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Navigation system $600   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information $25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,450$8,975$2,015$2,140$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$6,960$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,147-6,5420-117-306

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162008
ModelTraverseLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.5 in
Length203.7 in198.1 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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?
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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