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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $20,595
Base Invoice $30,409 $19,727
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Navigation system 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Sunroof 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,100
Floor mats   95
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Navigation system 1,663  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Sunroof 1,232  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   1,911
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 7,985 2,445
Options (change) 7,207 2,213
Destination 810 775
Total Price $40,805 $23,815
Total Invoice $38,426 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,356
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,805$23,815
Adjustments for Features-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$23,815
Total Invoice$38,426$22,715
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,071$22,715

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,000$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in178.3 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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