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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: $46,225

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,683

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
Trim2LTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $34,680 $37,107 $42,570
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395    
Cargo cover 140 140 140
Class III trailer hitch 575 525  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 495 1,890 1,890
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Second-row buckets 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,445 1,445
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269    
Cargo cover 127 123 123
Class III trailer hitch 523 462  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138    
Sunroof 1,274 1,232  
Navigation system 450 1,663 1,663
Engine-block heater 68 66 66
Second-row buckets 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,272 1,272
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Options (change) 8,825 8,380 5,550
Options (change) 8,108 7,577 5,024
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $46,225 $48,265 $51,185
Total Invoice $43,683 $45,509 $48,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,440
Model Year201620122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
Trim2LTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 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$46,225$48,265$51,185
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,575$48,265$49,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$43,683$45,509$48,419
Adjustments for Features-6140-1,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,069$45,509$46,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,113

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201620122012
ModelTraverseAcadiaAcadia
Trim2LTSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,800$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6140-1,797

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20162012
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 2LT

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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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