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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: $45,770

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $50,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,859

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $47,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,255 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $38,780 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Navigation system 795            
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445            
Sunroof 1,400            
Heated steering wheel   490 490 490 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation system 700            
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272            
Sunroof 1,232            
Heated steering wheel   456 456 456 0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Options (change) 3,640 2,940 2,940 2,940 2,450 0 0
Options (change) 3,204 2,734 2,734 2,734 2,278 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $45,770 $96,665 $97,365 $99,315 $143,625 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $42,859 $90,030 $90,681 $92,494 $133,702 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $47,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,171
Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine288hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$45,770$96,665$97,365$99,315$143,625$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-3,920-2,170-8,020-14,070-14,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,770$94,445$93,445$97,145$135,605$148,905$199,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$42,160$55,460$106,260
Total Invoice$42,859$90,030$90,681$92,494$133,702$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,068-3,651-2,021-7,466-13,106-13,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,859$87,962$87,030$90,473$126,236$138,704$185,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$39,206$51,674$98,890

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

Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
ModelTraverseS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLTZS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150      
Forward collision warning$200    $200$200
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning$200    $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$300
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
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$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
USB port$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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  
Folding second row seats$300      
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,175$12,395$14,095$12,345$18,195$24,245$24,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$3,920$2,170$8,020$14,070$14,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,068-3,651-2,021-7,466-13,106-13,192

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

Model Year20142012
ModelTraverseS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase118.9 in124.6 in
Length203.7 in206.5 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft316.4 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 player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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