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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: $42,350

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,042

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $5,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $36,337 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Navigation system 1,890        
Sunroof 1,400        
Becker Map Pilot   600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system 1,663        
Sunroof 1,232        
Becker Map Pilot   558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 3,290 9,780 7,080 7,070 4,480
Options (change) 2,895 9,095 6,584 6,575 4,166
Destination 810 925 925 925 925
Total Price $42,350 $49,105 $56,595 $71,895 $77,305
Total Invoice $40,042 $45,732 $52,698 $66,927 $71,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,775
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$42,350$49,105$56,595$71,895$77,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-5,430-3,980-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,350$45,975$51,165$67,915$72,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,940$26,200
Total Invoice$40,042$45,732$52,698$66,927$71,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-5,056-3,705-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,042$42,817$47,642$63,222$67,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$20,405$24,366

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$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    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$10,605$12,905$11,455$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$5,430$3,980$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,915-5,056-3,705-4,775

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

Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.8 in
Length205.0 in184.5 in
Width78.4 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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