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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,680

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,387

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseVUE
TrimLTXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $25,395
Base Invoice $31,122 $23,744
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 850
Cargo cover 140 85
Navigation system 1,890 2,145
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   645
Premium Trim Package   1,075
Class II trailer hitch   350
3.6L V6   1,040
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   325
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Engine-block heater 66 69
Sunroof 1,232 782
Cargo cover 123 78
Navigation system 1,663 1,973
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
AWD 1,900 1,870
Convenience Package   593
Premium Trim Package   989
Class II trailer hitch   322
3.6L V6   973
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   299
Options (change) 10,700 8,590
Options (change) 9,775 7,948
Destination 825 695
Total Price $44,285 $34,680
Total Invoice $41,722 $32,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,217
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseVUE
TrimLTXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6257hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/60-17
Total Price$44,285$34,680
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$34,680
Total Invoice$41,722$32,387
Adjustments for Features-3,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,604$32,387

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseVUE
TrimLTXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,265$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in106.6 in
Length205.0 in180.1 in
Width78.4 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in67.0 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 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 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft354.3 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 camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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