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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: $32,640

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,704

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $23,798 $27,759
2LT Equipment Group 2,580   1,820  
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 795 795
Class III trailer hitch 525 525    
255/55HR20 1,120      
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 1,775   800  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900 900
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
Class II trailer hitch     355 355
Power liftgate     495  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451   1,729  
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 700 700
Class III trailer hitch 462 462    
255/55HR20 986      
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88
Leather seating surfaces 1,562   704  
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 792 792
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
Class II trailer hitch     312 312
Power liftgate     436  
Options (change) 9,705 3,890 6,765 3,650
Options (change) 8,721 3,423 6,081 3,212
Destination 810 810 825 825
Total Price $42,525 $42,950 $32,640 $33,695
Total Invoice $39,940 $40,570 $30,704 $31,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,330
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$42,525$42,950$32,640$33,695
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,6850-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,565$40,265$32,640$33,080
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0$440
Total Invoice$39,940$40,570$30,704$31,796
Adjustments for Features-1,841-2,5360-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,099$38,034$30,704$31,216
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$512

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,375$2,690$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$2,685$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,841-2,5360-580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112012
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 in54.6 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 in51.1 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

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