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Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,310

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,122

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $7,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseTerrain
Trim2LTSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $28,510
Base Invoice $34,680 $27,084
Cargo cover 140  
Navigation system 495  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Roof rack 340  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment   2,190
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,750
Class II trailer hitch   350
Cargo Package   235
MyLink / Intellilink   100
3.0L V6   1,500
Cargo cover 127  
Navigation system 450  
Class III trailer hitch 523  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269  
Engine-block heater 68 88
Sunroof 1,274  
AWD 1,900 1,663
Roof rack 309  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment   1,927
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,612
Class II trailer hitch   308
Cargo Package   207
MyLink / Intellilink   88
3.0L V6   1,320
Options (change) 8,770 8,975
Options (change) 8,058 8,213
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,170 $38,310
Total Invoice $43,633 $36,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,988
Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseTerrain
Trim2LTSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/55-18
Total Price$46,170$38,310
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,500$38,310
Total Invoice$43,633$36,122
Adjustments for Features-2,5230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,110$36,122

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseTerrain
Trim2LTSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,100$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.5 in
Length203.7 in185.3 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,188 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.3 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested121564%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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