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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: $43,335

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $41,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,197

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $38,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,045 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $39,943 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 350 350    
Wood trim       0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 326 326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 395 350 350 0 0
Options (change) 359 326 326 0 0
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,335 $85,275 $108,175 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $41,197 $79,371 $100,668 $138,612 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,895
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,335$85,275$108,175$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,820-10,870-15,745-22,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,335$77,455$97,305$133,230$195,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,850$55,775$117,975
Total Invoice$41,197$79,371$100,668$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-7,279-10,116-14,650-20,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,197$72,092$90,552$123,962$181,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,460$51,870$109,798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Forward collision warning$200   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
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
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
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 headliner    $1000
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,225$16,045$19,095$23,970$30,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,820$10,870$15,745$22,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,279-10,116-14,650-20,518

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172015
ModelTraverseSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase118.9 in101.8 in
Length203.7 in181.8 in
Width78.5 in73.9 in
Height69.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft313.5 ft3

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