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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $20,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $19,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseRio5
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $17,700
Base Invoice $31,122 $16,880
Navigation system 1,890  
Cargo cover 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,663  
Cargo cover 123  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 8,100 2,295
Options (change) 7,347 2,072
Destination 825 750
Total Price $41,685 $20,745
Total Invoice $39,294 $19,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,124
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseRio5
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$41,685$20,745
Adjustments for Features-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,945$20,745
Total Invoice$39,294$19,702
Adjustments for Features-4,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,826$19,702

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseRio5
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4680

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in101.2 in
Length205.0 in159.3 in
Width78.4 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.1 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft349.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Rio5 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42522%
Total Not Requested152578%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested272592%
Total Not Requested2508%

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