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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: $17,795

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $14,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,197

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $14,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseElantra
TrimLSLT2LTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $34,005 $36,505 $15,345
Base Invoice $28,556 $32,305 $34,680 $14,918
Satellite radio 2,505      
Cargo mat 75 75 75 80
Comfort Package       1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Floor mats       95
Satellite radio 2,401      
Cargo mat 68 68 68 64
Comfort Package       1,138
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 2,580 75 75 1,675
Options (change) 2,469 68 68 1,504
Destination 895 895 895 775
Total Price $32,175 $34,975 $37,475 $17,795
Total Invoice $31,920 $33,268 $35,643 $17,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,288
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseElantra
TrimLSLT2LTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6281hp V6281hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17255/65-18255/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,175$34,975$37,475$17,795
Adjustments for Features-4,455-6,080-7,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,720$28,895$30,170$17,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$2,450$0
Total Invoice$31,920$33,268$35,643$17,197
Adjustments for Features-4,420-5,783-6,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,500$27,485$28,695$17,197
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$1,210$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseElantra
TrimLSLT2LTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,325$6,950$8,175$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$6,080$7,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,420-5,783-6,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length203.7 in178.3 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.2,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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