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Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,680

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,387

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelVUETraverse
TrimXRLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $32,760
Base Invoice $23,744 $31,122
Class II trailer hitch 350  
Convenience Package 645  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Cargo cover 85 140
Sunroof 850 1,400
Navigation system 2,145 1,890
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Class II trailer hitch 322  
Convenience Package 593  
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Engine-block heater 69 66
Cargo cover 78 123
Sunroof 782 1,232
Navigation system 1,973 1,663
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
AWD 1,870 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 8,590 10,700
Options (change) 7,948 9,775
Destination 695 825
Total Price $34,680 $44,285
Total Invoice $32,387 $41,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,217
Model Year20092012
ModelVUETraverse
TrimXRLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17255/65-18
Total Price$34,680$44,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$40,975
Total Invoice$32,387$41,722
Adjustments for Features0-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,387$38,604

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelVUETraverse
TrimXRLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,955$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelVUETraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in118.9 in
Length180.1 in205.0 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in
Height67.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 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
26.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

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