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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: $42,585

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $27,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,101

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $24,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,010 $62,570
Base Invoice $32,310 $58,190
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,440  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Heated front seats 250  
Cargo cover 140  
Running boards 570 670
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack 325  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Roof rack crossbars   320
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 2,147  
Class III trailer hitch 506  
Heated front seats 220  
Cargo cover 123  
Running boards 502 623
AWD 1,900  
Roof rack 286  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Roof rack crossbars   298
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 7,700 6,460
Options (change) 6,916 6,010
Destination 875 875
Total Price $42,585 $69,905
Total Invoice $40,101 $65,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,340
Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18275/55-19
Total Price$42,585$69,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,585$67,075
Total Invoice$40,101$65,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,101$62,441

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,515$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in121.1 in
Length203.7 in200.6 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height69.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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