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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,835

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $34,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,144

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $31,685

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Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSTraverse
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $42,145
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $39,616
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   395
Heated steering wheel 250    
Premium Package   2,500  
Sunroof     1,400
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   359
Heated steering wheel 233    
Premium Package   2,325  
Sunroof     1,274
Options (change) 3,165 3,375 1,795
Options (change) 2,944 3,139 1,633
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $79,310 $113,270 $44,835
Total Invoice $73,829 $105,411 $42,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,408
Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSTraverse
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/55-20
Total Price$79,310$113,270$44,835
Adjustments for Features-3,520-8,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,790$104,400$44,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,610$0
Total Invoice$73,829$105,411$42,144
Adjustments for Features-3,277-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,552$97,156$42,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,604$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSTraverse
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,595$15,945$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$8,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,277-8,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182016
ModelCLSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in118.9 in
Length194.5 in203.7 in
Width74.1 in78.5 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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