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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: $44,735

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $34,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,471

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $31,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,045 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $39,943 $69,890 $101,277
Sunroof 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 800  
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Premium Package     2,500
Sunroof 1,274    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 744  
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Premium Package     2,325
Options (change) 1,795 3,165 3,375
Options (change) 1,633 2,944 3,139
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $44,735 $79,310 $113,270
Total Invoice $42,471 $73,829 $105,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,081
Model Year201720182018
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
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$44,735$79,310$113,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,735$75,790$104,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,610
Total Invoice$42,471$73,829$105,411
Adjustments for Features0-3,277-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,471$70,552$97,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,604

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720182018
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $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
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $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
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals $75$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Alloy wheels $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
Total Value of Features$7,075$10,595$15,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,277-8,255

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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