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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: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Navigation system 1,890 1,890      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400     850
Leather seating surfaces 1,525        
2LT Equipment Group 3,145        
Stability control     900 900  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000 6,400
Premium Package     4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500    
Sport Package     1,300    
Floor mats     175 175 110
Rear spoiler       370  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232     738
Leather seating surfaces 1,342        
2LT Equipment Group 2,987        
Stability control     780 780  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735 5,551
Premium Package     3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT     461    
Sport Package     1,127    
Floor mats     137 137 84
Rear spoiler       292  
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 9,075 3,445 7,360
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 7,882 2,944 6,373
Destination 825 825 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $34,240 $32,810 $31,185
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $31,258 $30,204 $28,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,192
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$41,545$43,150$34,240$32,810$31,185
Adjustments for Features-3,585-4,260-1,090-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$38,890$33,150$31,670$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$1,965$485$0
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$31,258$30,204$28,599
Adjustments for Features-3,380-4,028-995-1,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,791$36,775$30,263$29,155$28,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$984$1,664$556$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTraverseTraverseAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
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   
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,400$4,230$4,280$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$4,260$1,090$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,380-4,028-995-1,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelTraverseAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in189.8 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 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 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested388080%
Total Not Requested99020%

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