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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,732

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,499

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelTraverseTraverseRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $25,330
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $23,684
2LT Equipment Group 2,225    
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900
Folding third row seats     850
Rearview camera     475
Power driver seat     440
AC power outlet     0
Floor mats     199
Bodyside moldings     199
Remote start     529
2LT Equipment Group 2,134    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 801
Folding third row seats     757
Rearview camera     424
Power driver seat     392
AC power outlet     0
Floor mats     126
Bodyside moldings     125
Remote start     380
Options (change) 5,515 1,400 3,592
Options (change) 5,029 1,232 3,005
Destination 775 775 810
Total Price $38,035 $42,150 $29,732
Total Invoice $35,803 $39,783 $27,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,897
Model Year200920092012
ModelTraverseTraverseRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$38,035$42,150$29,732
Adjustments for Features-1,495-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$38,480$29,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$35,803$39,783$27,499
Adjustments for Features-1,407-3,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,396$36,319$27,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,923$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920092012
ModelTraverseTraverseRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,800$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,407-3,4640

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in104.7 in
Length205.0 in181.1 in
Width78.4 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92553%
Total Not Requested82547%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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