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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,285

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $27,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelTraverseCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLTZBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Cargo cover 140            
Navigation system 1,890            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470            
Sunroof 1,400            
Class III trailer hitch 525            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Premium Package   5,690 3,390   2,920    
Auto-dimming mirrors       420      
Heated front seats       525      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       780   780 780
14-way power front seats       1,500      
Rearview camera       655   655 655
Wood trim             0
Cargo cover 123            
Navigation system 1,663            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294            
Sunroof 1,232            
Class III trailer hitch 462            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0   0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       0      
Heated front seats       0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0   0 0
14-way power front seats       0      
Rearview camera       0   0 0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,425 12,170 9,870 10,360 9,400 7,125 7,125
Options (change) 4,774 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $45,285 $72,820 $76,520 $87,610 $107,650 $124,675 $167,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,731
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelTraverseCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLTZBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$45,285$72,820$76,520$87,610$107,650$124,675$167,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-6,005-4,630-8,855-10,055-15,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$67,790$70,515$82,980$98,795$114,620$151,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725$15,190$31,005$46,830$84,205

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelTraverseCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLTZBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Remote app  $25    
Remote start$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250      
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 $150  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter      $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$11,355$12,330$10,955$15,180$16,380$22,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$6,005$4,630$8,855$10,055$15,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-73-82-55-86-85-99

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in114.0 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested227561%
Total Not Requested142539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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