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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: $40,805

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,426

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Personal Connectivity Package 340          
Leather seating surfaces 1,775   1,620 1,620 1,620  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580          
Navigation system 1,890 1,890        
Sunroof 1,400 1,400        
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Rear spoiler     300      
Wood trim           0
Personal Connectivity Package 299          
Leather seating surfaces 1,562   1,507 1,507 1,507  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451          
Navigation system 1,663 1,663        
Sunroof 1,232 1,232        
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Rear spoiler     279      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 9,205 8,905 6,910 5,190
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 8,561 8,282 6,427 4,826
Destination 810 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $44,070 $45,680 $47,775 $66,365
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $41,047 $42,544 $44,493 $61,927

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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: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year201120112011201120112011
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?, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,805$42,350$44,070$45,680$47,775$66,365
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,7550-975-1,250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$39,595$44,070$44,705$46,525$65,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$41,047$42,544$44,493$61,927
Adjustments for Features-1,912-2,6050-908-1,164-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,514$37,437$41,047$41,636$43,329$61,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$923$0$589$2,282$20,437

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
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 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
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$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$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25   $25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
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, 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$150$150$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$7,300$8,025$5,270$6,245$6,520$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,755$0$975$1,250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,912-2,6050-908-1,164-443

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

Model Year20112011
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

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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