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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: $43,630

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $32,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,933

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $29,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,575 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $38,141 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 1,400    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 1,232    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 2,195 3,150 1,820
Options (change) 1,932 2,930 1,693
Destination 860 905 905
Total Price $43,630 $76,055 $98,625
Total Invoice $40,933 $70,795 $91,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,911
Model Year201320132013
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,630$76,055$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,630$72,885$94,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,845
Total Invoice$40,933$70,795$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,951-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,933$67,844$88,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,316

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132013
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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$6,875$10,045$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951-3,625

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013
ModelTraverseCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length203.7 in194.5 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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