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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,465

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,394

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $2,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTraverseMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $37,083 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Navigation system 1,890            
Sunroof 1,400 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,663            
Sunroof 1,232 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 3,290 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 2,895 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 0 0
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,150 $40,465 $40,465 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755
Total Invoice $40,803 $38,394 $38,394 $39,826 $39,826 $45,885 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,723
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTraverseMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,150$40,465$40,465$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-1,385-1,835-1,735-4,060-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,150$39,230$39,080$40,300$40,400$44,695$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715
Total Invoice$40,803$38,394$38,394$39,826$39,826$45,885$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,172-1,314-1,734-1,640-3,821-3,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,803$37,222$37,080$38,092$38,186$42,064$42,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$1,012$1,106$4,984$5,078

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTraverseMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50      
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,475$7,710$7,860$8,310$8,210$10,535$10,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$1,385$1,835$1,735$4,060$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,172-1,314-1,734-1,640-3,821-3,727

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in193.9 in
Width78.4 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.0 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.4 ft3

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