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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: $44,285

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $21,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,924

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $19,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelTraverseR-Class
Trim2LTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $50,240
Base Invoice $34,818 $46,537
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Cargo cover 140  
Second-row buckets 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 600
Roof rack 340 250
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Class III trailer hitch 523  
Cargo cover 127  
Second-row buckets 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 558
Roof rack 309 232
Sunroof 1,274  
AWD 1,900  
Class II trailer hitch   512
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 6,740 14,830
Options (change) 6,211 13,794
Destination 895 875
Total Price $44,285 $65,945
Total Invoice $41,924 $61,206

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,516
Model Year20172011
ModelTraverseR-Class
Trim2LTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-19
Total Price$44,285$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$62,965
Total Invoice$41,924$61,206
Adjustments for Features0-2,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,924$58,440

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

Model Year20172011
ModelTraverseR-Class
Trim2LTR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766

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

Model Year20172011
ModelTraverseR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in126.6 in
Length203.7 in203.0 in
Width78.5 in77.1 in
Height69.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.4,949 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 2LT

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 R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202562%
Total Not Requested124038%

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