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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: $48,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,847

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $42,228 $49,448
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030    
Sunroof         1,400  
4WD         1,775  
Class III trailer hitch         650  
Driver Confidence II Package         475  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888    
Sunroof         1,274  
4WD         1,731  
Class III trailer hitch         592  
Driver Confidence II Package         432  
Options (change) 12,480 12,480 9,680 13,050 4,300 0
Options (change) 11,608 11,608 9,004 12,138 4,029 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 945 945
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $74,555 $49,695 $52,995
Total Invoice $44,847 $47,842 $47,614 $69,518 $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: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,155$51,375$51,130$74,555$49,695$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-1,000-5,885-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,155$49,675$50,930$73,555$43,810$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$25,400$0$1,400
Total Invoice$44,847$47,842$47,614$69,518$47,202$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-932-5,590-7,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,847$46,259$47,428$68,586$41,612$42,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$23,739$0$1,378

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

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTraverseTraverse
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
4WD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
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$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$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
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Rear camera mirror    $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats    $600 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,345$8,045$6,545$7,345$12,230$14,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$1,000$5,885$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-932-5,590-7,403

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in120.9 in
Length180.7 in204.3 in
Width69.7 in78.6 in
Height56.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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