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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,270

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,879

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $5,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $41,500
Base Invoice $42,228 $39,035
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Ultimate Package   4,000
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Ultimate Package   3,560
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 1,875 11,315
Options (change) 1,706 10,362
Destination 945 875
Total Price $47,270 $53,690
Total Invoice $44,879 $50,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,178
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-19
Total Price$47,270$53,690
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$53,690
Total Invoice$44,879$50,272
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,094$50,272

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,825$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in112.9 in
Length204.3 in204.1 in
Width78.6 in75.9 in
Height70.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152539%
Total Not Requested239061%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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