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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,035

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $15,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,555

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $13,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimLTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $48,000
Base Invoice $32,039 $44,640
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
2LT Equipment Group 2,855  
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,400 1,490
AWD 2,000  
Trim Package   1,750
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Power liftgate   520
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   690
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
2LT Equipment Group 2,712  
Second-row buckets 0  
Sunroof 1,232 1,386
AWD 1,900  
Trim Package   1,628
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Power liftgate   484
Obstacle detection, rear   698
Heated front seats   642
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 9,450 10,440
Options (change) 8,656 9,711
Destination 860 775
Total Price $44,035 $59,215
Total Invoice $41,555 $55,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,123
Model Year20132006
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimLTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/65-17
Total Price$44,035$59,215
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,450$59,215
Total Invoice$41,555$55,126
Adjustments for Features-5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,003$55,126

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

Model Year20132006
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimLTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5520

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

Model Year20132006
ModelTraverseR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in126.6 in
Length203.7 in203.0 in
Width78.5 in75.7 in
Height69.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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