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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: $41,120

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,311

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $31,062 $47,058
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Cargo cover 140 140    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Cargo cover 123 123    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
Options (change) 8,100 3,430 6,725 6,725
Options (change) 7,347 3,018 6,254 6,254
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $41,685 $43,290 $41,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $39,294 $40,926 $38,311 $54,307

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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: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,972
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$41,685$43,290$41,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,135-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,685$42,615$38,985$52,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$13,850
Total Invoice$39,294$40,926$38,311$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-638-1,989-5,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,294$40,288$36,322$49,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$994$0$12,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTraverseTraverseGLAGLA
TrimLTLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $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, rear$250$250  
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 net$40$40  
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  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
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$5,815$6,490$7,950$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,135$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-1,989-5,108

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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