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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: $36,614

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISTraverse
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $39,035
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $37,083
Premium Package Value Edition 240 240    
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,890
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sunroof       1,400
Premium Package Value Edition 236 236    
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101 1,663
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 3,594 3,594 2,985 3,290
Options (change) 2,989 2,989 2,501 2,895
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $36,614 $42,064 $62,270 $43,150
Total Invoice $32,793 $37,697 $55,938 $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: $3,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,249
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISTraverse
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$36,614$42,064$62,270$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,550-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,614$41,114$59,720$40,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,106$0
Total Invoice$32,793$37,697$55,938$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-851-2,291-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,793$36,846$53,647$38,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,053$20,854$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISTraverse
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,805$6,405$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,550$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851-2,291-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
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

Premium Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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