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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,920

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,579

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISTraverseTraverse
Trim250350LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $31,122 $37,083
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,890 1,890
Premium Package 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,663 1,663
Premium Package 1,032 1,032    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 4,340 4,340 7,960 3,290
Options (change) 3,600 3,600 7,224 2,895
Destination 590 590 825 825
Total Price $34,920 $40,370 $41,545 $43,150
Total Invoice $30,579 $35,376 $39,171 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,391
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISTraverseTraverse
Trim250350LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$34,920$40,370$41,545$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,395-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,920$39,320$38,150$39,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$930
Total Invoice$30,579$35,376$39,171$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-920-3,201-3,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,579$34,456$35,970$36,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,877$0$984

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelISISTraverseTraverse
Trim250350LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,905$3,955$6,300$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,395$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-920-3,201-3,849

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelISTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in118.9 in
Length180.1 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in78.4 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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