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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: $45,075

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $67,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,205

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $61,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,575 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $38,141 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445          
Navigation system 795          
Sunroof 1,400          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,290 2,290      
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Rear spoiler     500      
Driver Assistance Package       2,800    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272          
Navigation system 700          
Sunroof 1,232          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,130 2,130      
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Rear spoiler     465      
Driver Assistance Package       2,604    
Options (change) 3,640 20,490 20,990 16,500 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 3,204 19,057 19,522 15,346 1,814 1,814
Destination 860 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $45,075 $115,815 $112,272 $158,875 $165,075 $226,975
Total Invoice $42,205 $107,774 $104,196 $147,820 $153,704 $211,299

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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: $55,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,822
Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$45,075$115,815$112,272$158,875$165,075$226,975
Adjustments for Features0-11,510-12,035-16,310-22,010-22,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,075$104,305$100,237$142,565$143,065$204,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$42,328$42,828$103,928
Total Invoice$42,205$107,774$104,196$147,820$153,704$211,299
Adjustments for Features0-10,711-11,169-15,175-20,494-21,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,205$97,063$93,027$132,645$133,210$190,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,036$0$39,618$40,183$97,037

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

Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 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$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150     
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$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     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
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     
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$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
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
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$75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,525$21,035$21,560$25,835$31,535$32,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,510$12,035$16,310$22,010$22,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,711-11,169-15,175-20,494-21,235

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

Model Year20132015
ModelTraverseS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in124.6 in
Length203.7 in206.5 in
Width78.5 in74.8 in
Height69.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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 S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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