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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,065

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelTraverseModel 3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $49,000
Navigation system 495  
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Navigation system 436  
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,395 1,000
Options (change) 3,163 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,065 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,241
Model Year20152018
ModelTraverseModel 3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,065$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,065$42,300

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152018
ModelTraverseModel 3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0202

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152018
ModelTraverseModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length203.7 in184.8 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.0 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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