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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $14,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $14,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $22,895
Base Invoice $31,122 $20,961
Sunroof 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Package 3   1,400
Sunroof 1,232  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 6,070 1,400
Options (change) 5,561 1,278
Destination 825 600
Total Price $39,655 $24,895
Total Invoice $37,508 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,011
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,655$24,895
Adjustments for Features-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$24,895
Total Invoice$37,508$22,839
Adjustments for Features-4,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,850$22,839

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,125$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6580

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.4 in
Length205.0 in188.9 in
Width78.4 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.4 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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