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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: $46,245

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $32,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,481

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $29,834

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Model Year20152012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $62,570
Base Invoice $32,105 $58,190
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,930
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Sunroof 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Cargo cover 140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 600
Running boards 580 670
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack 340  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Roof rack crossbars   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Leather seating surfaces 1,540 1,795
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Sunroof 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,228  
Navigation system 436  
Class III trailer hitch 506  
Cargo cover 123  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352 558
Running boards 510 623
AWD 1,900  
Roof rack 299  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Roof rack crossbars   298
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 11,575 15,320
Options (change) 10,501 14,250
Destination 875 875
Total Price $46,245 $78,765
Total Invoice $43,481 $73,315

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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: $27,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,417
Model Year20152012
ModelTraverseGL
TrimLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18275/55-19
Total Price$46,245$78,765
Adjustments for Features0-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$74,020
Total Invoice$43,481$73,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,481$68,898

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152012
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 
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
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
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 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat $200
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-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$7,365$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,417

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152012
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Total Requested215062%
Total Not Requested131538%

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