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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: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,939

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $13,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $44,314 $49,569
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Leather seating surfaces 1,525      
2LT Equipment Group 3,145      
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Leather seating surfaces 1,342      
2LT Equipment Group 2,987      
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 6,560 1,890 6,960 6,960
Options (change) 5,992 1,663 6,474 6,474
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $40,145 $41,750 $55,485 $61,135
Total Invoice $37,939 $39,571 $51,663 $56,918

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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: $12,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,730
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine281hp V6288hp V6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,145$41,750$55,485$61,135
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,215-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$41,075$52,270$56,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$4,600
Total Invoice$37,939$39,571$51,663$56,918
Adjustments for Features0-640-2,994-3,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,939$38,931$48,669$52,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelTraverseTraverseSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,925$7,600$10,140$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,215$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-2,994-3,971

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
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 seats200No
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 Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested112553%
Total Not Requested101547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested112553%
Total Not Requested101547%

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