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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Leather seating surfaces 1,525        
2LT Equipment Group 3,145        
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package     3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183 183
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Rear spoiler     389 389 389
Leather seating surfaces 1,342        
2LT Equipment Group 2,987        
Sunroof 1,232 1,232      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,830 1,719  
Limited Package     3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119 119
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Rear spoiler     292 292 292
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 5,949 2,649 649
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 5,308 2,180 461
Destination 825 825 695 695 695
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $33,239 $32,239 $35,939
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $30,897 $29,888 $33,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,651
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$41,545$43,150$33,239$32,239$35,939
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,875-1,5000-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,345$39,275$31,739$32,239$35,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$30,897$29,888$33,262
Adjustments for Features-3,017-3,664-1,3940-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,154$37,139$29,503$29,888$32,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0$385$2,903

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
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   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,900$5,525$4,025$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,875$1,500$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,017-3,664-1,3940-856

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in105.1 in
Length205.0 in186.2 in
Width78.4 in68.1 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft311.4 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 control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested117560%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested107534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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