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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,285

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,682

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $13,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $37,083 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470      
Navigation system 1,890      
Class III trailer hitch 525 575 575 575
Cargo cover 140      
Sunroof 1,400      
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Special order charge   250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294      
Navigation system 1,663      
Class III trailer hitch 462 535 535 535
Cargo cover 123      
Sunroof 1,232      
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Special order charge   233 233  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 5,425 11,365 11,365 2,525
Options (change) 4,774 10,572 10,572 2,349
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $45,285 $60,080 $71,740 $100,700
Total Invoice $42,682 $55,942 $66,786 $93,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,320
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$45,285$60,080$71,740$100,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-3,360-9,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$59,070$68,380$91,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$32,420
Total Invoice$42,682$55,942$66,786$93,717
Adjustments for Features0-940-3,128-8,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,682$55,002$63,658$85,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,656$30,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,975$10,325$16,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$3,360$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-940-3,128-8,571

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelTraverseM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in114.8 in
Length205.0 in189.1 in
Width78.4 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,752 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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

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