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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: $40,805

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $36,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,426

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $33,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 1,097 1,097
Destination 810 810 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $72,092 $96,688

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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: $34,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,457
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,805$42,350$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,370-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,805$41,625$74,985$99,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$24,750
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,209-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,426$39,357$69,883$92,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$0$23,104

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120112011
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 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
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
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,450$9,095$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,370$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-685-2,209-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.4 in
Length205.0 in193.0 in
Width78.4 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 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 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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