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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,524

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseISISIS
TrimLTLTZ250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Leather seating surfaces 1,775        
2LT Equipment Group 2,580        
Personal Connectivity Package 340        
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,465 2,465 2,485
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562        
2LT Equipment Group 2,451        
Personal Connectivity Package 299        
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 2,233 2,233 2,251
Sunroof 1,232 1,232      
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430 430
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 3,354 3,354 2,985
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 2,931 2,931 2,681
Destination 810 810 875 875 875
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $37,524 $43,949 $64,520
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $33,772 $39,554 $58,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseISISIS
TrimLTLTZ250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$40,805$42,350$37,524$43,949$64,520
Adjustments for Features-2,870-3,5950-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$38,755$37,524$42,299$61,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$4,775$23,796
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$33,772$39,554$58,150
Adjustments for Features-2,703-3,3990-1,485-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,723$36,643$33,772$38,069$55,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0$4,297$21,494

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseISISIS
TrimLTLTZ250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,075$3,480$5,130$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$3,595$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,703-3,3990-1,485-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.5 in
Length205.0 in180.1 in
Width78.4 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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