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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: $41,910

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,485

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,310 $39,060 $44,810 $33,725
Base Invoice $33,544 $37,107 $42,570 $32,039
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,305 1,445 1,445  
Class III trailer hitch 525 525   525
Sunroof 1,400 1,400   1,400
Cargo cover 140 140 140 140
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Heated front seats 250     250
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       2,440
Second-row buckets       495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,028 1,272 1,272  
Class III trailer hitch 462 462   462
Sunroof 1,232 1,232   1,232
Cargo cover 123 123 123 123
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Heated front seats 220     220
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       2,147
Second-row buckets       436
Options (change) 6,695 5,585 3,660 7,325
Options (change) 6,031 5,055 3,361 6,586
Destination 825 825 825 860
Total Price $42,830 $45,470 $49,295 $41,910
Total Invoice $40,400 $42,987 $46,756 $39,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $608
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/60-19255/55-20255/65-18
Total Price$42,830$45,470$49,295$41,910
Adjustments for Features-325-1,575-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,505$43,895$45,320$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$2,815$0
Total Invoice$40,400$42,987$46,756$39,485
Adjustments for Features-307-1,489-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,093$41,498$42,986$39,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$2,893$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaTraverse
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cargo area audio controls  $100 
HD radio   $50
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,650$8,050$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$1,575$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-307-1,489-3,7700

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelAcadiaTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in118.9 in
Length200.7 in203.7 in
Width78.2 in78.5 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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