Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,285

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $32,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,026

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $29,914

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
Trim2LTPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $63,194 $87,002
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450      
Navigation system 495      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395    
Premium Package 1     2,860 2,125
iPod integration     425 425
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120 1,120
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230      
Navigation system 450      
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359    
Premium Package 1     2,660 1,976
iPod integration     395 395
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042 1,042
Options (change) 4,740 1,795 4,915 4,180
Options (change) 4,313 1,633 4,571 3,887
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $42,285 $44,735 $75,040 $101,205
Total Invoice $40,026 $42,471 $69,940 $94,364

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,208
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
Trim2LTPremierCLS550CLS63 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?, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,285$44,735$75,040$101,205
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,830-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$43,910$73,210$97,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$24,465
Total Invoice$40,026$42,471$69,940$94,364
Adjustments for Features0-783-1,706-3,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,026$41,688$68,234$91,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$0$22,839

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTraverseTraverseCLSCLS
Trim2LTPremierCLS550CLS63 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 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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, 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$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-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
Total Value of Features$7,650$8,475$9,480$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$1,830$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-783-1,706-3,291

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172008
ModelTraverseCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.4 in
Length203.7 in193.0 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 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 in56.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.