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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,305

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $33,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,801

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $31,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $66,309 $88,257
2LT Equipment Group 2,225      
Navigation system 1,890      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Second-row buckets 495      
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
2LT Equipment Group 2,134      
Navigation system 1,663      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Second-row buckets 436      
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 7,785 1,400 1,810 970
Options (change) 7,027 1,232 1,683 902
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $40,305 $42,150 $73,985 $96,745
Total Invoice $37,801 $39,783 $68,867 $90,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,417
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,305$42,150$73,985$96,745
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,920-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,305$41,275$70,065$92,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$21,935
Total Invoice$37,801$39,783$68,867$90,034
Adjustments for Features0-826-3,649-4,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,801$38,957$65,218$85,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,175$10,220$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,920$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-3,649-4,416

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length205.0 in194.5 in
Width78.4 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.3 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 control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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