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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison

Chevrolet Traverse vs Lexus LS Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Traverse vs Lexus LS Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Traverse vs. LS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Traverse and LS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's price is $38,110 lower than the Lexus LS 460L's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Traverse vs. LS Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ, the Lexus LS 460L includes additional features worth $5490. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5490 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460L's additional features, the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ is $38,110 less than the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 38,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 34,035
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseLS
TrimLTZ460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-18
Total Price46,92090,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price46,92085,030
Total Invoice44,26183,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice44,26178,296

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Difference: 43,600
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Difference: 39,090
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseLS
TrimLTZ460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price39,03573,175
Base Invoice37,08367,323
Navigation system1,890 
Sunroof1,400 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1,470 
Second-row high console300 
AWD2,0002,305
Luxury Value Edition 965
Executive Class Seating Package 13,200
Navigation system 0
Sunroof 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0
Second-row high console 0
AWD 2,120
Luxury Value Edition 889
Executive Class Seating Package 12,144
Total options7,06016,470
Total options6,35315,153
Destination825875
Total Price46,92090,520
Total Invoice44,26183,351

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseLS
TrimLTZ460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power decklid $350
Power door closers $200
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Obstacle detection, front $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$100 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$400 
Traffic + travel information $50
Traffic information$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$200 
Laminated side glass $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirrors$40 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Suede-like headliner $1000
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,440$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,055

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in121.7 in
Length205.0 in202.8 in
Width78.4 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Suede-like headliner1000No
Total Requested225039%
Total Not Requested357561%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Traverse

Price of the Chevrolet Traverse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 too high, with GM in trouble, it would seem like they would do more to sell the car

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 These are expensive cars to buy.
2005 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with.

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