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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: $42,260

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,815

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,010 $35,310 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $32,310 $33,544 $37,107 $42,570
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440      
Cargo cover 140 140 140 140
Class III trailer hitch 575 525 525  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Second-row buckets 495      
Heated front seats 250 250    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,305 1,445 1,445
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147      
Cargo cover 123 123 123 123
Class III trailer hitch 506 462 462  
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 1,232  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Second-row buckets 436      
Heated front seats 220 220    
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,028 1,272 1,272
Options (change) 7,375 6,695 5,585 3,660
Options (change) 6,630 6,031 5,055 3,361
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $42,260 $42,830 $45,470 $49,295
Total Invoice $39,815 $40,400 $42,987 $46,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$42,260$42,830$45,470$49,295
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,575-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,260$42,505$43,895$45,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,390$2,815
Total Invoice$39,815$40,400$42,987$46,756
Adjustments for Features0-307-1,489-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,815$40,093$41,498$42,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405$2,893

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cargo area audio controls   $100
HD radio$50   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,400$5,650$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,575$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307-1,489-3,770

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in118.9 in
Length203.7 in200.7 in
Width78.5 in78.2 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 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		70.3 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft3116.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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