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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: $49,155

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,958

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,621

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGLK
TrimLTZGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,255 $35,880
Base Invoice $38,780 $33,368
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 1,400  
Cargo cover 140  
Running boards 670 670
AWD 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch 575  
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
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272  
Navigation system 700  
Sunroof 1,232  
Cargo cover 123  
Running boards 590 623
AWD 1,880 1,860
Class III trailer hitch 506  
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) 7,025 16,490
Options (change) 6,303 15,336
Destination 875 875
Total Price $49,155 $53,245
Total Invoice $45,958 $49,579

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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: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,701
Model Year20142012
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$49,155$53,245
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$53,245
Total Invoice$45,958$49,579
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,878$49,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGLK
TrimLTZGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,490$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in108.5 in
Length203.7 in178.3 in
Width78.5 in72.4 in
Height69.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%

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