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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: $32,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,066

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $31,900
Base Invoice $31,122 $30,081
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Floor mats   125
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 7,960 125
Options (change) 7,224 100
Destination 825 885
Total Price $41,545 $32,910
Total Invoice $39,171 $31,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,300
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,545$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$30,585
Total Invoice$39,171$31,066
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,171$28,871

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseSonata
TrimLTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,195

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.4 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft316.3 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%

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