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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,195

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,023

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $42,228 $49,448
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Rear spoiler 300        
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Heated front seats 750 750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
AMG Leather Package     3,030    
Limited-slip rear differential     2,000    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof       1,400  
4WD       1,775  
Class III trailer hitch       650  
Driver Confidence II Package       475  
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Rear spoiler 279        
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Heated front seats 698 698      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,818    
Limited-slip rear differential     1,860    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof       1,274  
4WD       1,731  
Class III trailer hitch       592  
Driver Confidence II Package       432  
Options (change) 11,330 9,035 12,345 4,300 0
Options (change) 10,537 8,403 11,480 4,029 0
Destination 875 875 875 945 945
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $46,195 $49,900 $73,520 $49,695 $52,995
Total Invoice $43,023 $46,469 $68,581 $47,202 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,999
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$46,195$49,900$73,520$49,695$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,375-8,610-10,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,195$48,650$70,145$41,085$42,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$23,950$0$1,400
Total Invoice$43,023$46,469$68,581$47,202$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-3,148-8,178-9,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,023$45,305$65,433$39,024$40,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,282$22,410$0$1,375

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0  
4WD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,420$5,670$7,795$13,030$14,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,375$8,610$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-3,148-8,178-9,994

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in120.9 in
Length182.3 in204.3 in
Width69.7 in78.6 in
Height56.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.498.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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