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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTraverseTraverseElementElement
Trim2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 495   1,700 1,700
Navigation system 450   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 495 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 450 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 895 895 670 670
Total Price $37,895 $43,040 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $36,025 $40,511 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,647
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTraverseTraverseElementElement
Trim2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$37,895$43,040$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,405-9,180-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$33,860$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0$1,735
Total Invoice$36,025$40,511$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,089-8,641-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,936$31,870$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTraverseTraverseElementElement
Trim2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$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$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,075$10,850$2,520$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$9,180$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,089-8,641-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162009
ModelTraverseElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in101.4 in
Length203.7 in169.9 in
Width78.5 in71.6 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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