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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,285

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $16,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,682

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $15,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverseGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLTZGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $37,083 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470            
Navigation system 1,890            
Class III trailer hitch 525 575 575 575 575 575 575
Sunroof 1,400            
Cargo cover 140            
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294            
Navigation system 1,663            
Class III trailer hitch 462 535 535 535 535 535 535
Sunroof 1,232            
Cargo cover 123            
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 5,425 10,055 10,055 4,605 4,605 3,315 3,315
Options (change) 4,774 9,353 9,353 4,284 4,284 3,084 3,084
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $45,285 $63,480 $62,080 $70,130 $67,295 $104,190 $111,340
Total Invoice $42,682 $59,103 $57,801 $65,287 $62,365 $96,963 $103,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,237
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverseGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLTZGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$45,285$63,480$62,080$70,130$67,295$104,190$111,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-1,920-4,345-4,295-9,570-10,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$60,060$60,160$65,785$63,000$94,620$101,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,560$41,060
Total Invoice$42,682$59,103$57,801$65,287$62,365$96,963$103,612
Adjustments for Features0-3,184-1,788-4,045-3,980-8,906-9,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,682$55,919$56,013$61,242$58,385$88,057$94,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,323$2,466$32,138$38,182

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelTraverseGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLTZGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100    
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,290$10,710$9,210$11,635$11,585$16,860$17,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$1,920$4,345$4,295$9,570$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,184-1,788-4,045-3,980-8,906-9,511

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in114.8 in
Length205.0 in189.1 in
Width78.4 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested96544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested96544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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