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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: $44,835

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $31,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,144

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $29,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelTraverseCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,145 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $39,616 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Sunroof 1,400      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 800 800  
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200 2,500
Sunroof 1,274      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 744 744  
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906 2,325
Options (change) 1,795 8,315 7,365 3,375
Options (change) 1,633 7,734 6,850 3,139
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $44,835 $76,790 $83,140 $113,200
Total Invoice $42,144 $71,481 $77,386 $105,341

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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: $27,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,539
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelTraverseCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,835$76,790$83,140$113,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-5,145-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$72,710$77,995$104,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,285$31,620
Total Invoice$42,144$71,481$77,386$105,341
Adjustments for Features0-3,798-4,789-8,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,144$67,683$72,597$97,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,914$29,404

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelTraverseCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,725$10,805$11,870$15,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$5,145$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,798-4,789-8,254

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162017
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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