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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: $43,210

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $59,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,646

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $54,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,935 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $39,419 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 700 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Premium I Package       3,050  
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352 651 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Premium I Package       2,836  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 400 1,840 700 4,890 700
Options (change) 352 1,711 651 4,547 651
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $43,210 $102,515 $143,275 $143,365 $198,875
Total Invoice $40,646 $95,491 $133,489 $133,572 $185,197

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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: $49,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,581
Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,210$102,515$143,275$143,365$198,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,945-12,245-12,345-12,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,210$92,570$131,030$131,020$186,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$38,450$93,960
Total Invoice$40,646$95,491$133,489$133,572$185,197
Adjustments for Features0-9,264-11,409-11,502-11,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,646$86,227$122,080$122,070$173,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,853$35,843$87,474

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$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$50$50
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,175$18,120$20,420$20,520$20,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,945$12,245$12,345$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,264-11,409-11,502-11,496

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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