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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: $52,995

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $58,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $53,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,050 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $49,448 $96,395 $130,609
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Glass roof panel(s)   2,010 2,010
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Glass roof panel(s)   1,869 1,869
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 5,490 5,490
Options (change) 0 5,105 5,105
Destination 945 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,995 $111,315 $149,405
Total Invoice $50,393 $103,675 $139,189

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,008
Model Year201820122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWD
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$52,995$111,315$149,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,995$107,800$144,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$50,393$103,675$139,189
Adjustments for Features0-3,274-4,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,393$100,401$134,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,535

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820122012
ModelTraverseSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
4WD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$15,755$19,270$20,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,274-4,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in100.8 in
Length204.3 in180.4 in
Width78.6 in71.5 in
Height70.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 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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