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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,725

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $32,760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Navigation system   1,890
Heated front seats   250
AWD   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Navigation system   1,663
Heated front seats   220
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,000 4,140
Options (change) 0 3,783
Destination 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $37,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,868
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp E281hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$43,700$37,725
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,575$37,725

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Traverse
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,975$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1620

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Traverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in118.9 in
Length184.8 in205.0 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in
Height56.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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		15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.0116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

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%

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