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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,345

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $33,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,798

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $30,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,250 $62,570
Base Invoice $36,337 $58,190
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Navigation system 1,890  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Navigation system 1,663  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,285 14,300
Options (change) 4,651 13,301
Destination 810 875
Total Price $44,345 $77,745
Total Invoice $41,798 $72,366

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,346
Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/55-19
Total Price$44,345$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$71,060
Total Invoice$41,798$72,366
Adjustments for Features0-6,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,798$66,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,222

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in121.1 in
Length205.0 in200.6 in
Width78.4 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested237569%
Total Not Requested109031%

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