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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,220

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,005

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $41,195
Base Invoice $31,122 $38,517
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890 1,995
Engine-block heater 75 100
Luxury II Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663 1,656
Engine-block heater 66 83
Luxury II Package   2,338
Options (change) 6,635 4,595
Options (change) 6,058 4,077
Destination 825 795
Total Price $40,220 $46,585
Total Invoice $38,005 $43,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,660
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,220$46,585
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$46,585
Total Invoice$38,005$43,389
Adjustments for Features-1,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,729$43,389

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,175$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in115.6 in
Length205.0 in207.6 in
Width78.4 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.0 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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