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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,010

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,338

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $5,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelTraverseLucerneLucerne
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $30,409 $25,765 $32,380
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Engine-block heater 75 50 50
Sunroof 1,400 900 900
Navigation system 1,890 1,795 1,795
Luxury Package   895  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Driver Confidence Package     595
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Engine-block heater 66 42 42
Sunroof 1,232 747 747
Navigation system 1,663 1,490 1,490
Luxury Package   743  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Driver Confidence Package     494
Options (change) 8,060 8,020 3,340
Options (change) 7,273 6,848 2,773
Destination 810 725 725
Total Price $40,880 $36,010 $38,330
Total Invoice $38,492 $33,338 $35,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,164
Model Year201120062006
ModelTraverseLucerneLucerne
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$40,880$36,010$38,330
Adjustments for Features-3,1750-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,705$36,010$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$38,492$33,338$35,878
Adjustments for Features-2,9900-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,502$33,338$35,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,908

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201120062006
ModelTraverseLucerneLucerne
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,700$3,525$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9900-632

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112006
ModelTraverseLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in115.6 in
Length205.0 in203.2 in
Width78.4 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.4 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Compass0Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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