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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,425

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $8,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $36,337 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Navigation system 1,890      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400 1,200   1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   3,540    
Temporary spare tire   250    
Premium Luxury Collection     4,155  
Navigation system 1,663      
Engine-block heater 66 83 83 83
Sunroof 1,232 996   996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,938    
Temporary spare tire   208    
Premium Luxury Collection     3,449  
Options (change) 3,365 5,090 4,255 1,300
Options (change) 2,961 4,225 3,532 1,079
Destination 810 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $42,425 $52,275 $60,940 $84,335
Total Invoice $40,108 $48,393 $56,583 $77,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,658
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$42,425$52,275$60,940$84,335
Adjustments for Features-2,5100-1,625-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$52,275$59,315$80,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,040$27,920
Total Invoice$40,108$48,393$56,583$77,402
Adjustments for Features-2,3730-1,509-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,735$48,393$55,074$73,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,681$25,209

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25 $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,650$5,140$6,765$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0$1,625$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3730-1,509-3,800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in116.4 in
Length205.0 in196.7 in
Width78.4 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested124061%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177557%
Total Not Requested135043%

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