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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: $38,115

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,609

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $3,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseLucerneLucerne
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $31,122 $28,274 $34,993
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 900 900
Navigation system 1,890 1,945 1,945
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
Sunroof 1,232 747 747
Navigation system 1,663 1,614 1,614
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Options (change) 8,035 7,430 2,920
Options (change) 7,290 6,570 2,423
Destination 825 765 765
Total Price $41,620 $38,115 $40,715
Total Invoice $39,237 $35,609 $38,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,568
Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseLucerneLucerne
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$41,620$38,115$40,715
Adjustments for Features-2,1850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,435$38,115$40,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$39,237$35,609$38,181
Adjustments for Features-2,0600-141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,177$35,609$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,431

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201220082008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
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  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,475$4,290$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0600-141

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested110072%

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