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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: $20,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $18,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $17,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $16,570
Base Invoice $31,122 $15,909
Sunroof 1,400 1,150
Leather seating surfaces 1,525 800
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Floor mats   85
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Rear spoiler   375
4-speed automatic   1,000
Sunroof 1,232 1,047
Leather seating surfaces 1,342 728
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Floor mats   68
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Rear spoiler   338
4-speed automatic   945
Options (change) 6,070 3,735
Options (change) 5,561 3,418
Destination 825 675
Total Price $39,655 $20,980
Total Invoice $37,508 $20,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,067
Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,655$20,980
Adjustments for Features-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,905$20,980
Total Invoice$37,508$20,002
Adjustments for Features-5,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$20,002

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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$7,375$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in104.3 in
Length205.0 in177.4 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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