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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,205

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,600

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $36,725
Base Invoice $36,337 $34,400
Navigation system 1,890 2,465
Sunroof 1,400  
Heated front seats   640
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation system 1,663 2,277
Sunroof 1,232  
Heated front seats   588
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 3,290 3,605
Options (change) 2,895 3,325
Destination 810 875
Total Price $42,350 $41,205
Total Invoice $40,042 $38,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$42,350$41,205
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$41,205
Total Invoice$40,042$38,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,439$38,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseES
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,325$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6030

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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