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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,810

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
2LT Equipment Group 2,225          
Leather seating surfaces 1,775   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Navigation system 1,890          
Sunroof 1,400 1,400        
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim           0
2LT Equipment Group 2,134          
Leather seating surfaces 1,562   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system 1,663          
Sunroof 1,232 1,232        
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,290 1,400 9,420 9,420 5,920 4,350
Options (change) 6,591 1,232 8,759 8,759 5,504 4,044
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,810 $42,150 $43,195 $44,945 $45,795 $63,625
Total Invoice $37,365 $39,783 $40,231 $41,859 $42,649 $59,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,609
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,810$42,150$43,195$44,945$45,795$63,625
Adjustments for Features-2,180-3,055-325-1,500-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$39,095$42,870$43,445$45,245$63,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$575$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$37,365$39,783$40,231$41,859$42,649$59,378
Adjustments for Features-2,046-2,883-303-1,397-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,319$36,900$39,928$40,462$42,137$59,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0$534$2,209$19,450

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$8,650$5,920$7,095$6,145$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$3,055$325$1,500$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-2,883-303-1,397-5120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092009
ModelTraverseC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in182.3 in
Width78.4 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested130051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested130051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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