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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: $22,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,336

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $20,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelTraverseE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,250 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $36,337 $53,150 $85,095
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470    
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400    
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
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 1,910
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232    
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
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 1,776
Options (change) 4,760 8,315 4,030
Options (change) 4,189 7,733 3,748
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $43,820 $66,340 $96,405
Total Invoice $41,336 $61,758 $89,718

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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: $19,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,248
Model Year201120122012
ModelTraverseE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$43,820$66,340$96,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,820$62,930$92,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,890
Total Invoice$41,336$61,758$89,718
Adjustments for Features0-3,174-3,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,336$58,584$86,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,798

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

Model Year201120122012
ModelTraverseE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
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  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,050$10,460$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,174-3,336

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

Model Year20112012
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 ft357.4 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested54027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested102570%
Total Not Requested44030%

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