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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $37,776 $22,952 $27,141
Class III trailer hitch 495    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 1,400 900 900
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   800  
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
Chrome Appearance Package   695  
Power liftgate   495  
Class III trailer hitch 436    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140    
Engine-block heater 66 88 88
Sunroof 1,232 792 792
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces   704  
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Class II trailer hitch   308 308
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
Chrome Appearance Package   612  
Power liftgate   436  
Options (change) 3,265 10,590 6,540
Options (change) 2,874 9,465 5,756
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $44,015 $35,560 $35,920
Total Invoice $41,425 $33,227 $33,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,709
Model Year200920112011
ModelTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$44,015$35,560$35,920
Adjustments for Features-2,6450-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$35,560$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$41,425$33,227$33,707
Adjustments for Features-2,4890-343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,936$33,227$33,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$137

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920112011
ModelTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$6,175$3,530$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4890-343

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092011
ModelTraverseEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.5 in
Length205.0 in187.8 in
Width78.4 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.9 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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