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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,075

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,489

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseAvalanche
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $31,745 $40,195
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,381
Class III trailer hitch 495  
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Navigation system 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
AWD 2,000  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   4,035
4WD   3,050
Class III trailer hitch 436  
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Navigation system 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
AWD 1,890  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,551
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 9,555 7,160
Options (change) 8,715 6,453
Destination 775 995
Total Price $42,075 $48,350
Total Invoice $39,489 $44,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseAvalanche
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine281hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/70-17
Total Price$42,075$48,350
Adjustments for Features-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,860$48,350
Total Invoice$39,489$44,829
Adjustments for Features-2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,287$44,829

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseAvalanche
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2020

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase118.9 in130.0 in
Length205.0 in221.3 in
Width78.4 in79.1 in
Height70.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.5,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 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 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft3101.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested297598%
Total Not Requested652%

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