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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,540

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,827

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTraversePathfinder
TrimLTLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $40,240
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,264
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Navigation system 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Navigation system 1,663  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 11,955 6,030
Options (change) 10,880 5,556
Destination 825 825
Total Price $45,540 $47,095
Total Invoice $42,827 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,053
Model Year20122012
ModelTraversePathfinder
TrimLTLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$45,540$47,095
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,290$47,095
Total Invoice$42,827$43,645
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,592$43,645

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelTraversePathfinder
TrimLTLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelTraversePathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in192.3 in
Width78.4 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft379.2 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 Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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