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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: $45,505

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,098

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $1,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $32,760 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $31,122 $31,389 $36,801
Class III trailer hitch 525    
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470    
Navigation system 1,890    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400    
AWD 2,000    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,790 3,790
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
Roof rails   195  
Class III trailer hitch 462    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294    
Navigation system 1,663    
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
Sunroof 1,232    
AWD 1,900    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,146 3,146
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
Roof rails   162  
Options (change) 12,030 10,300 6,915
Options (change) 10,946 8,809 5,999
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $45,615 $45,505 $48,640
Total Invoice $42,893 $41,098 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine281hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$45,615$45,505$48,640
Adjustments for Features-3800-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$45,505$47,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,935
Total Invoice$42,893$41,098$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3570-1,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,536$41,098$42,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,524

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220082008
ModelTraverseAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,075$7,695$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3570-1,078

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
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.5,863 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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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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested212564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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