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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: $40,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $36,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,050 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $49,448 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Wood trim       0 0
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 7,850 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 0 7,301 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 945 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,995 $93,825 $111,925 $153,575 $219,775
Total Invoice $50,393 $87,323 $104,156 $142,890 $204,547

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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: $36,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,742
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$52,995$93,825$111,925$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,500-4,500-9,475-13,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,995$89,325$107,425$144,100$206,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,100$54,775$116,675
Total Invoice$50,393$87,323$104,156$142,890$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-4,188-4,188-8,816-12,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,393$83,135$99,968$134,074$191,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,833$50,939$108,591

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTraverseSLSLSLSL
TrimHigh CountrySL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
4WD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
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
Around view cameras$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
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
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
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    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Rear camera mirror$200    
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$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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$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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
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
Polished 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$13,280$17,780$17,780$22,755$27,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500$4,500$9,475$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,188-4,188-8,816-12,821

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.9 in101.8 in
Length204.3 in181.8 in
Width78.6 in73.9 in
Height70.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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