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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,815

Chevrolet Tahoe Premier   
Difference: $35,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,694

Chevrolet Tahoe Premier   
Difference: $32,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTahoe
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $62,200
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $58,468
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630 3,630        
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Adaptive cruise control             895
Head-up display (HUD)             850
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             140
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.             2,435
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376 3,376        
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278      
Adaptive cruise control             814
Head-up display (HUD)             774
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             127
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.             2,216
Options (change) 9,470 9,520 9,520 5,400 0 0 4,320
Options (change) 8,807 8,854 8,854 5,022 0 0 3,931
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,295
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $103,195 $103,945 $105,895 $146,575 $162,975 $213,875 $67,815
Total Invoice $96,103 $96,801 $98,614 $136,446 $151,810 $199,112 $63,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,796
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTahoe
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20275/55-20
Total Price$103,195$103,945$105,895$146,575$162,975$213,875$67,815
Adjustments for Features-50-1,7500-3,850-8,100-8,200-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,145$102,195$105,895$142,725$154,875$205,675$67,475
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$40,530$52,680$103,480$0
Total Invoice$96,103$96,801$98,614$136,446$151,810$199,112$63,694
Adjustments for Features-47-1,6300-3,584-7,545-7,634-319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,056$95,171$98,614$132,862$144,265$191,478$63,375
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$3,443$37,691$49,094$96,307$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTahoe
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app      $25
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag      $150
Full-size spare tire      $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key      $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control      $25
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch      $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Roof rails      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler      $200
Running boards      $350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Android Auto support      $100
App support      $0
Apple CarPlay support      $100
Aux input      $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system      $100
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Conversation mirror      $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power release, second row seats      $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks      $200
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,105$14,805$13,055$16,905$21,155$21,255$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$1,750$0$3,850$8,100$8,200$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-1,6300-3,584-7,545-7,634-319

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassTahoe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in116.0 in
Length206.5 in204.0 in
Width73.7 in80.5 in
Height58.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.494.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Head-up display (HUD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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