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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,685

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,194

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,499

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseGLC
TrimLTGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $38,950
Base Invoice $31,122 $36,224
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890  
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663  
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,860
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 10,100 10,260
Options (change) 9,247 9,544
Destination 825 925
Total Price $43,685 $50,135
Total Invoice $41,194 $46,693

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,769
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseGLC
TrimLTGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$43,685$50,135
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,685$46,130
Total Invoice$41,194$46,693
Adjustments for Features0-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,194$42,963

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseGLC
TrimLTGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,075$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.1 in
Length205.0 in183.3 in
Width78.4 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.3 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft356.5 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 GLC GLC300

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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