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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,405

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $17,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,757

Chevrolet Avalanche LT   
Difference: $17,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheR-Class
TrimLTLTZR350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $52,690
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $49,002
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,790 3,790  
Rain-sensing wipers 230    
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Roof rails 195    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Premium 1 Package     2,360
Class II trailer hitch     550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Heated front seats     750
Roof rack     250
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,146 3,146  
Rain-sensing wipers 191    
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Roof rails 162    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75  
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Premium 1 Package     2,195
Class II trailer hitch     512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Heated front seats     698
Roof rack     232
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814
Options (change) 10,200 5,170 9,130
Options (change) 8,468 4,292 8,493
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $45,405 $46,895 $62,695
Total Invoice $40,757 $41,993 $58,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,271
Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheR-Class
TrimLTLTZR350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20255/50-19
Total Price$45,405$46,895$62,695
Adjustments for Features00-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,405$46,895$60,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0
Total Invoice$40,757$41,993$58,370
Adjustments for Features00-2,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,757$41,993$56,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,236$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year200820082012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheR-Class
TrimLTLTZR350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Midgate$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,665$8,665$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,342

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelAvalancheR-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in126.6 in
Length221.3 in203.1 in
Width79.1 in77.1 in
Height76.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested142543%
Total Not Requested187557%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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