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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,820

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $21,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,336

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $19,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseE-Class
TrimLTZE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,250 $56,200
Base Invoice $36,337 $52,266
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
AC power outlet   115
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
AC power outlet   107
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 4,760 8,315
Options (change) 4,189 7,733
Destination 810 875
Total Price $43,820 $65,390
Total Invoice $41,336 $60,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,270
Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseE-Class
TrimLTZE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-17
Total Price$43,820$65,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,820$61,880
Total Invoice$41,336$60,874
Adjustments for Features0-3,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,336$57,606

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseE-Class
TrimLTZE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$9,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,268

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112011
ModelTraverseE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length205.0 in192.7 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested54027%

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