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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: $34,360

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $9,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,746

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $9,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseEquinox
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $28,115
Base Invoice $31,122 $26,288
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sunroof 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 2,145
AWD 2,000 1,625
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sunroof 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,780
AWD 1,900 1,519
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   125
Options (change) 10,560 5,630
Options (change) 9,652 4,843
Destination 825 615
Total Price $44,145 $34,360
Total Invoice $41,599 $31,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,848
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseEquinox
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,145$34,360
Adjustments for Features-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$34,360
Total Invoice$41,599$31,746
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,594$31,746

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseEquinox
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,875$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.5 in
Length205.0 in188.8 in
Width78.4 in71.4 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.2 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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