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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,445

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,649

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $29,109 $44,919
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     450 450
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Becker Map Pilot     528 528
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rearview camera     419 419
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 8,220 8,020
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 7,615 7,429
Destination 810 810 925 925
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $40,445 $57,245
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $37,649 $53,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$40,805$42,350$40,445$57,245
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,715-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,805$41,625$37,730$51,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$13,800
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$37,649$53,273
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,527-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,426$39,357$35,122$47,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$0$12,833

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,525$6,250$8,240$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,715$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-685-2,527-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in173.9 in
Width78.4 in71.0 in
Height70.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 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 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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