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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $31,122 $37,083
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,890 1,890
Sunroof 995 995   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Leather seating surfaces       1,525  
2LT Equipment Group       3,145  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,663 1,663
Sunroof 829 829   1,232 1,232
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Leather seating surfaces       1,342  
2LT Equipment Group       2,987  
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 7,960 3,290
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 7,224 2,895
Destination 750 750 750 825 825
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $41,545 $43,150
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $39,171 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,595
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$29,255$33,255$35,260$41,545$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,700-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$32,305$35,160$38,845$39,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$930
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$39,171$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-2,546-3,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$29,825$32,402$36,625$37,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$987

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,975$3,125$5,725$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,700$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-2,546-3,191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacyTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in118.9 in
Length186.4 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height59.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.768.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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 port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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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