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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: $45,075

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $17,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,557

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $15,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2LTLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $46,490 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $34,680 $39,616 $43,236 $53,559 $86,109
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350        
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395      
Navigation system 495        
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 550 550 550
Cargo cover 140 140      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 580 580 580
Running boards 585 585 670    
Roof rack 340 340      
Premium 2 Package     6,050 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Heated front seats     750    
Obstacle detection, rear     800 800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,780 1,780  
Blind spot warning system     600 600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138        
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269      
Navigation system 450        
Class III trailer hitch 523 523 512 512 512
Cargo cover 127 127      
Sunroof 1,274 1,274      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 539 539 539
Running boards 533 533 623    
Roof rack 309 309      
Premium 2 Package     5,627 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228
Heated front seats     698    
Obstacle detection, rear     744 744  
Leather seating surfaces     1,655 1,655  
Blind spot warning system     558 558  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 7,675 4,830 14,920 13,500 3,550
Options (change) 6,982 4,394 13,877 12,556 3,302
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $45,075 $47,870 $62,285 $71,965 $97,015
Total Invoice $42,557 $44,905 $57,988 $66,990 $90,286

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,840
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2LTLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$45,075$47,870$62,285$71,965$97,015
Adjustments for Features0-825-635-2,335-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,075$47,045$61,650$69,630$91,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$7,980$29,605
Total Invoice$42,557$44,905$57,988$66,990$90,286
Adjustments for Features0-774-591-2,174-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,557$44,131$57,397$64,816$84,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,574$0$7,419$27,529

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

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2LTLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,565$7,375$9,075$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$635$2,335$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-774-591-2,174-5,360

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

Model Year20162011
ModelTraverseM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in114.7 in
Length203.7 in188.5 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Total Requested237570%
Total Not Requested104030%

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
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Total Requested237570%
Total Not Requested104030%

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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