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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,725

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $13,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelTraverseTraverseSportageSportage
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $22,440 $25,095
Navigation system 495      
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350      
Cargo cover 140 140    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395    
Premium Package     2,900 2,000
Navigation Package     1,000 1,000
Navigation system 450      
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138      
Cargo cover 127 127    
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359    
Premium Package     2,590 1,785
Navigation Package     895 895
Options (change) 4,780 1,935 3,900 3,000
Options (change) 4,348 1,760 3,485 2,680
Destination 895 895 800 800
Total Price $42,180 $44,975 $28,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $39,923 $42,271 $26,725 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,202
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelTraverseTraverseSportageSportage
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$42,180$44,975$28,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features-3,165-3,9900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,015$40,985$28,600$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$2,000
Total Invoice$39,923$42,271$26,725$28,575
Adjustments for Features-2,996-3,7500-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,927$38,521$26,725$28,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,594$0$1,757

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelTraverseTraverseSportageSportage
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,890$3,900$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$3,990$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,996-3,7500-93

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162012
ModelTraverseSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length203.7 in174.8 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.9 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested145048%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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