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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: $52,995

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $27,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $24,341

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimHigh CountryCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,050 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $49,448 $65,751 $89,559
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074
Options (change) 0 7,320 6,570
Options (change) 0 6,808 6,110
Destination 945 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,995 $80,195 $106,345
Total Invoice $50,393 $74,734 $99,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,939
Model Year201820092009
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimHigh CountryCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,995$80,195$106,345
Adjustments for Features-4,8350-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,160$80,195$104,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,450
Total Invoice$50,393$74,734$99,144
Adjustments for Features-4,5980-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,795$74,734$97,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,825

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820092009
ModelTraverseCLSCLS
TrimHigh CountryCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
4WD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,630$9,795$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5980-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182009
ModelTraverseCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in112.4 in
Length204.3 in193.0 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft315.9 ft3

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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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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