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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,445

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $48,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,923

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $44,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,975 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $37,776 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295          
Sunroof 1,400          
Premium 1 Package   1,380        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450 2,450 2,450    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140          
Sunroof 1,232          
Premium 1 Package   1,283        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278 2,278 2,278    
Options (change) 2,695 3,830 2,450 2,450 0 0
Options (change) 2,372 3,561 2,278 2,278 0 0
Destination 775 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $43,445 $91,505 $95,925 $139,875 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $40,923 $85,080 $89,341 $130,355 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,303
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$43,445$91,505$95,925$139,875$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-3,170-8,770-14,170-14,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$88,435$92,755$131,105$139,405$190,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,320$42,670$50,970$102,495
Total Invoice$40,923$85,080$89,341$130,355$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,854-2,952-8,173-13,203-13,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,923$82,226$86,389$122,182$129,893$177,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,163$39,956$47,667$95,592

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

Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,300$12,370$12,470$18,070$23,470$23,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$3,170$8,770$14,170$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,854-2,952-8,173-13,203-13,127

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

Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in124.6 in
Length205.0 in206.5 in
Width78.4 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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