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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,755

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,016

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,060 $44,810 $32,760
Base Invoice $37,107 $42,570 $31,122
Cargo cover 140 140 140
Class III trailer hitch 525   525
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445 1,445 1,470
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,890
Sunroof 1,400   1,400
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
2LT Equipment Group     3,145
Leather seating surfaces     1,525
Second-row buckets     0
Cargo cover 123 123 123
Class III trailer hitch 462   462
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272 1,272 1,294
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,663
Sunroof 1,232   1,232
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,900
2LT Equipment Group     2,987
Leather seating surfaces     1,342
Second-row buckets     0
Options (change) 7,475 5,550 12,170
Options (change) 6,718 5,024 11,069
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $47,360 $51,185 $45,755
Total Invoice $44,650 $48,419 $43,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,563
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20255/65-18
Total Price$47,360$51,185$45,755
Adjustments for Features-75-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$48,710$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$44,650$48,419$43,016
Adjustments for Features-71-2,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,579$46,078$43,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,499$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,200$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-2,3410

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See a complete comparison of GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelAcadiaTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in118.9 in
Length200.7 in205.0 in
Width78.2 in78.4 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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