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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: $47,920

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,471

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $16,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimPremierR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $52,690
Base Invoice $42,228 $49,002
Class III trailer hitch 650  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Sunroof 1,400  
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Blind spot warning system   600
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Class III trailer hitch 592  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Sunroof 1,274  
Class II trailer hitch   512
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Blind spot warning system   558
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 2,525 12,480
Options (change) 2,298 11,608
Destination 945 875
Total Price $47,920 $66,045
Total Invoice $45,471 $61,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,403
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimPremierR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-19
Total Price$47,920$66,045
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,510$66,045
Total Invoice$45,471$61,485
Adjustments for Features-3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,082$61,485

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

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseR-Class
TrimPremierR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$9,680$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3890

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

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in126.6 in
Length204.3 in203.1 in
Width78.6 in77.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested77534%

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