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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,145

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,939

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $9,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Leather seating surfaces 1,525        
2LT Equipment Group 3,145        
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Leather seating surfaces 1,342        
2LT Equipment Group 2,987        
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,116 1,116  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 6,560 1,890 7,705 7,705 3,585
Options (change) 5,992 1,663 7,166 7,166 3,334
Destination 825 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,145 $41,750 $51,380 $55,430 $67,160
Total Invoice $37,939 $39,571 $47,838 $51,605 $62,604

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,827
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine281hp V6288hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,145$41,750$51,380$55,430$67,160
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,225-2,225-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$41,075$49,155$53,205$64,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$37,939$39,571$47,838$51,605$62,604
Adjustments for Features0-640-2,072-2,071-2,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,939$38,931$45,766$49,534$59,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$0$3,768$14,205

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$8,350$9,900$9,900$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,225$2,225$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-2,072-2,071-2,633

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase118.9 in95.7 in
Length205.0 in160.7 in
Width78.4 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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