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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: $28,445

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,589

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelTraverseTraverseSonataSonata
TrimLTLTZLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $25,495 $27,245
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $23,847 $25,465
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Navigation Package     2,100 2,100
Floor mats     100 100
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Navigation Package     1,911 1,911
Floor mats     81 81
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 2,200 2,200
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 1,992 1,992
Destination 825 825 750 750
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $28,445 $30,195
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $26,589 $28,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,376
Model Year2012201220112011
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$41,545$43,150$28,445$30,195
Adjustments for Features-3,400-4,0750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,145$39,075$28,445$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$1,650
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$26,589$28,207
Adjustments for Features-3,206-3,8530-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,965$36,950$26,589$28,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0$1,525

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201220112011
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 start$150$150  
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
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$6,100$6,775$2,700$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$4,075$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,206-3,8530-93

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122011
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.3,162 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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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