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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,990

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,000

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTraverseTraverseSonataSonata
TrimLTLTZLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $25,845 $27,595
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $24,170 $25,790
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Premium Package     2,900 2,900
Floor mats     100 100
Remote start     350 350
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Premium Package     2,639 2,639
Floor mats     80 80
Remote start     316 316
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 3,035 3,035
Destination 810 810 795 795
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $29,990 $31,740
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $28,000 $29,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,001
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTraverseTraverseSonataSonata
TrimLTLTZLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,805$42,350$29,990$31,740
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,3000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$39,050$29,990$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$1,650
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$28,000$29,620
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,1200-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,001$36,922$28,000$29,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelTraverseTraverseSonataSonata
TrimLTLTZLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,275$3,975$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,300$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,425-3,1200-93

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.0 in
Length205.0 in189.8 in
Width78.4 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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