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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $24,860 $23,697
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Floor mats     180 180
Premium Package       2,130
Sport Package       2,370
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Premium Audio Package     859  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Floor mats     146 146
Premium Package       1,848
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 3,107 5,593
Destination 775 775 780 780
Total Price $40,505 $42,050 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $38,140 $39,756 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,281
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$40,505$42,050$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,0800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$37,970$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0$1,115
Total Invoice$38,140$39,756$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3,112-3,8570-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$35,899$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$871$0$842

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,625$2,545$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,080$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,112-3,8570-481

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in190.7 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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