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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,670

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,373

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverse4Runner
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $35,325
Base Invoice $31,122 $31,897
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890 2,420
AWD 2,000  
Third-row seat   1,175
Rear spoiler   200
4.7L V8   1,760
AWD w/low range   2,275
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663 1,987
AWD 1,900  
Third-row seat   940
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,589
AWD w/low range   2,055
Options (change) 9,085 7,830
Options (change) 8,354 6,731
Destination 825 745
Total Price $42,670 $43,900
Total Invoice $40,301 $39,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,179
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverse4Runner
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6260hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$42,670$43,900
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,670$43,620
Total Invoice$40,301$39,373
Adjustments for Features0-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,301$39,122

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverse4Runner
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-251

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverse4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length205.0 in189.2 in
Width78.4 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft336.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft375.1 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 controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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