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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,645

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $10,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $11,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAccord
TrimLTLTZEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $27,655
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $25,299
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,200
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 2,007
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 2,200
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 2,007
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $30,645
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,601
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAccord
TrimLTLTZEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6190hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/50-17
Total Price$41,545$43,150$30,645
Adjustments for Features-3,685-4,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,860$38,790$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$28,096
Adjustments for Features-3,474-4,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,697$36,680$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAccord
TrimLTLTZEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,950$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$4,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,474-4,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in194.1 in
Width78.4 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 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 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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