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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,230

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $64,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,701

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $59,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,575 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $38,141 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 795    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 700    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 795 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 700 1,097 1,097
Destination 860 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $42,230 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $39,701 $99,667 $135,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,933
Model Year201320122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,230$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-11,845-12,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,230$95,160$132,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$39,701$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-11,033-12,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,701$88,634$123,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,425$19,270$20,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,845$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,033-12,014

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase118.9 in100.8 in
Length203.7 in180.4 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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