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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,405

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $152,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,194

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $141,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseSLS AMG
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $189,600
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $176,328
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Options (change) 6,585 1,890 0
Options (change) 5,975 1,663 0
Destination 810 810 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,405 $40,950 $192,175
Total Invoice $37,194 $38,810 $178,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,535
Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseSLS AMG
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20265/35-19
Total Price$39,405$40,950$192,175
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$40,225$189,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0
Total Invoice$37,194$38,810$178,903
Adjustments for Features0-687-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,194$38,123$176,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$929$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseSLS AMG
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,375$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-687-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in105.5 in
Length205.0 in182.6 in
Width78.4 in76.3 in
Height70.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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