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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,920

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,068

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $5,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelGLKTraverseTraverse
TrimGLK350LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $33,368 $30,409 $36,337
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
Multimedia Package 3,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Rear spoiler 410    
Heated front seats 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,775  
Class II trailer hitch 550    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,470 1,470
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
255/55HR20   1,120  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Rear spoiler 381    
Heated front seats 698    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,562  
Class II trailer hitch 512    
AWD 1,860 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,294 1,294
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
255/55HR20   986  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
Options (change) 15,820 13,100 7,285
Options (change) 14,713 11,849 6,551
Destination 875 810 810
Total Price $52,575 $45,920 $46,345
Total Invoice $48,956 $43,068 $43,698

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,188
Model Year201220112011
ModelGLKTraverseTraverse
TrimGLK350LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$52,575$45,920$46,345
Adjustments for Features-8100-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,765$45,920$45,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$48,956$43,068$43,698
Adjustments for Features-7540-684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,202$43,068$43,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$54$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220112011
ModelGLKTraverseTraverse
TrimGLK350LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,835$9,025$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540-684

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelGLKTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in118.9 in
Length178.3 in205.0 in
Width72.4 in78.4 in
Height66.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
23.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested120076%
Total Not Requested37524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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