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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: $44,835

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,144

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,145 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $39,616 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Sunroof 1,400          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Smartphone integration   350 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Power trunk closer   250 250      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Satellite radio   460        
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Premium Package     700      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Sunroof 1,274          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Smartphone integration   326 326 326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Power trunk closer   233 233      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Satellite radio   428        
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Premium Package     651      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 1,795 6,535 6,775 4,465 4,735 2,145
Options (change) 1,633 6,081 6,304 4,154 4,405 1,996
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $44,835 $47,780 $51,627 $58,860 $71,830 $76,840
Total Invoice $42,144 $44,509 $47,803 $54,811 $66,873 $71,532

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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: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,221
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$44,835$47,780$51,627$58,860$71,830$76,840
Adjustments for Features0-155-1,280-2,580-2,180-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$47,625$50,347$56,280$69,650$74,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,722$8,655$22,025$27,085
Total Invoice$42,144$44,509$47,803$54,811$66,873$71,532
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,185-2,403-2,030-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,144$44,365$46,618$52,408$64,843$69,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,253$8,043$20,478$25,184

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

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTraverseC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound    $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,650$7,805$8,930$10,230$9,830$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155$1,280$2,580$2,180$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,185-2,403-2,030-1,983

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

Model Year20162018
ModelTraverseC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.8 in
Length203.7 in184.5 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height69.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Garmin 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 AMG C63 S

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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