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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseElement
TrimLSLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,660 $32,760 $22,385
Base Invoice $28,177 $31,122 $20,835
Temporary spare tire 100    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,200
5-speed manual     -800
Temporary spare tire 88    
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,113
5-speed manual     -742
Options (change) 2,100 2,000 400
Options (change) 1,988 1,900 371
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $32,585 $35,585 $23,455
Total Invoice $30,990 $33,847 $21,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,971
Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseElement
TrimLSLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6281hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17255/65-18215/70-16
Total Price$32,585$35,585$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,305-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$30,530$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$30,990$33,847$21,876
Adjustments for Features-3,143-4,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,847$29,039$21,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseElement
TrimLSLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,325$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,143-4,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in101.4 in
Length205.0 in169.9 in
Width78.4 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft374.6 ft3

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