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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,804

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $3,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,129

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePrius
TrimLTLTZFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $28,235
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $26,284
Cargo cover 140 140  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Remote start 190   529
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Heated front seats 250    
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Cargo net     51
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     209
Cargo cover 123 123  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Remote start 167   380
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Heated front seats 220    
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     127
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 3,870 3,430 4,809
Options (change) 3,405 3,018 4,085
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $37,455 $43,290 $33,804
Total Invoice $35,352 $40,926 $31,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,010
Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePrius
TrimLTLTZFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20195/65-15
Total Price$37,455$43,290$33,804
Adjustments for Features-1,285-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$39,330$33,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$35,352$40,926$31,129
Adjustments for Features-1,213-3,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,139$37,182$31,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,043$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122012
ModelTraverseTraversePrius
TrimLTLTZFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,825$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,213-3,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
ModelTraversePrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in176.4 in
Width78.4 in68.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 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 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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