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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,239

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $31,122 $37,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Navigation Package 3,100      
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Remote start 469      
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Navigation Package 2,751      
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Remote start 351      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
Options (change) 4,049 480 7,960 3,290
Options (change) 3,414 312 7,224 2,895
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $35,239 $41,270 $41,545 $43,150
Total Invoice $32,810 $38,857 $39,171 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,192
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,239$41,270$41,545$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,240-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,239$40,120$40,305$41,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,881$0$930
Total Invoice$32,810$38,857$39,171$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,083-1,169-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,810$37,774$38,002$38,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,964$0$990

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXTraverseTraverse
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $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
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,860$6,010$6,100$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,240$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,083-1,169-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
12.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested93555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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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