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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: $42,210

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,756

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTraverseTraverseGLKGLK
TrimLTLTZGLK250GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $38,590 $37,090
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $35,889 $34,494
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    
Class III trailer hitch 525 525    
Leather Package     2,100 2,100
Premium 1 Package     3,450 3,450
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     410 410
Class II trailer hitch     550 550
Heated front seats     750 750
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
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    
Class III trailer hitch 462 462    
Leather Package     1,953 1,953
Premium 1 Package     3,209 3,209
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     381 381
Class II trailer hitch     512 512
Heated front seats     698 698
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 8,625 3,955 11,740 11,740
Options (change) 7,809 3,480 10,920 10,920
Destination 825 825 905 905
Total Price $42,210 $43,815 $51,235 $49,735
Total Invoice $39,756 $41,388 $47,714 $46,319

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,657
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTraverseTraverseGLKGLK
TrimLTLTZGLK250GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$42,210$43,815$51,235$49,735
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,545-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,210$43,140$47,690$47,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$200
Total Invoice$39,756$41,388$47,714$46,319
Adjustments for Features0-638-3,301-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,756$40,750$44,413$44,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$994$0$188

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTraverseTraverseGLKGLK
TrimLTLTZGLK250GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,715$9,585$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,545$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-3,301-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in108.5 in
Length205.0 in178.3 in
Width78.4 in74.3 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,080 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 in41.4 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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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 GLK GLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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