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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: $44,920

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $69,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,361

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $64,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,035 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $37,083 $86,397 $129,735
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470    
Navigation system 1,890    
Second-row high console 300    
Sunroof 1,400    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,290  
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294    
Navigation system 1,663    
Second-row high console 264    
Sunroof 1,232    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,130  
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Options (change) 5,060 20,490 13,700
Options (change) 4,453 19,057 12,742
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $44,920 $114,315 $154,125
Total Invoice $42,361 $106,379 $143,402

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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: $58,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,493
Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$44,920$114,315$154,125
Adjustments for Features0-11,310-13,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$103,005$140,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,560
Total Invoice$42,361$106,379$143,402
Adjustments for Features0-10,525-12,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,361$95,854$130,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,931

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,750$20,060$22,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,310$13,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,525-12,617

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

Model Year20122014
ModelTraverseS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in124.6 in
Length205.0 in206.5 in
Width78.4 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.0 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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