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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,545

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,171

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $16,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTraverseTraverseE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLTLTZE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $54,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $50,406 $56,079
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Premium 1 Package     3,880 3,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Premium 1 Package     3,608 3,608
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 4,900 4,900
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 4,557 4,557
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $60,025 $66,125
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $55,888 $61,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,859
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTraverseTraverseE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLTLTZE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$41,545$43,150$60,025$66,125
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,995-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$42,475$58,030$63,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$5,700
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$55,888$61,561
Adjustments for Features0-638-1,858-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,171$40,165$54,030$59,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$994$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTraverseTraverseE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLTLTZE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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$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$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,625$8,945$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,995$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-1,858-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in185.0 in
Width78.4 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.6 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested139054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested139054%

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