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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,385

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $13,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,132

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Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseCruze
TrimLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $23,945
Base Invoice $31,122 $22,987
Navigation system 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Bodyside moldings   230
Fog lights   375
Navigation system 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sunroof 1,232  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Bodyside moldings   209
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 8,035 3,565
Options (change) 7,290 3,243
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,620 $28,385
Total Invoice $39,237 $27,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,181
Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseCruze
TrimLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,620$28,385
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$28,385
Total Invoice$39,237$27,105
Adjustments for Features-1,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,286$27,105

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseCruze
TrimLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,800$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in175.3 in
Width78.4 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft347.2 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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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