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Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,755

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,016

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $39,780 $45,945
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,791 $43,648
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,445 1,445
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Cargo cover 140 140 140
Class III trailer hitch 525 525  
Navigation system 1,890 795 795
Second-row buckets 0 0 0
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,272 1,272
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Cargo cover 123 123 123
Class III trailer hitch 462 462  
Navigation system 1,663 700 700
Second-row buckets 0 0 0
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 12,170 6,380 4,455
Options (change) 11,069 5,755 4,061
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $45,755 $47,055 $51,295
Total Invoice $43,016 $44,441 $48,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $906
Model Year201220132013
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$45,755$47,055$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,755$46,505$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,515
Total Invoice$43,016$44,441$48,604
Adjustments for Features0-519-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,016$43,922$45,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201220132013
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cargo area audio controls  $100
HD radio $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,575$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519-3,103

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in118.9 in
Length205.0 in200.8 in
Width78.4 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft370.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft3116.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia specs.

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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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