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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,285

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,582

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $4,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseGLK
TrimLTZGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $35,500
Base Invoice $37,083 $33,015
Navigation system 1,890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470  
Sunroof 1,400  
Cargo cover 140  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Multimedia Package   3,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated front seats   750
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Navigation system 1,663  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294  
Sunroof 1,232  
Cargo cover 123  
AWD 1,900 1,860
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Multimedia Package   2,790
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated front seats   698
Class II trailer hitch   512
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 7,425 15,820
Options (change) 6,674 14,713
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,285 $52,195
Total Invoice $44,582 $48,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,144
Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseGLK
TrimLTZGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-19
Total Price$47,285$52,195
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,155$52,195
Total Invoice$44,582$48,603
Adjustments for Features-1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,459$48,603

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseGLK
TrimLTZGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,515$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in108.5 in
Length205.0 in178.3 in
Width78.4 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 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 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft354.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%

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