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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: $15,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,939

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $13,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Navigation system 1,890 1,890      
Leather seating surfaces 1,525        
2LT Equipment Group 3,145        
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Navigation system 1,663 1,663      
Leather seating surfaces 1,342        
2LT Equipment Group 2,987        
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 6,560 1,890 8,370 8,370 4,430
Options (change) 5,992 1,663 7,785 7,785 4,120
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $40,145 $41,750 $55,195 $60,195 $72,005
Total Invoice $37,939 $39,571 $51,394 $56,044 $67,096

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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: $11,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,159
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine281hp V6288hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,145$41,750$55,195$60,195$72,005
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,540-4,590-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$41,075$51,655$55,605$67,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$37,939$39,571$51,394$56,044$67,096
Adjustments for Features0-640-3,296-4,273-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,939$38,931$48,098$51,771$62,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$0$3,673$14,488

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$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   
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$6,950$7,625$10,490$11,540$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,540$4,590$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-3,296-4,273-4,510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122009
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132557%
Total Not Requested101543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132557%
Total Not Requested101543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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