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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,995

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $50,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,393

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $46,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTraverse
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $52,050
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $49,448
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Options (change) 6,290 5,770 8,790 5,770 0
Options (change) 5,850 5,366 8,175 5,366 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 945
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $103,765 $142,445 $141,565 $196,445 $52,995
Total Invoice $96,654 $132,717 $131,899 $182,937 $50,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,351
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTraverse
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12310hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/55-20
Total Price$103,765$142,445$141,565$196,445$52,995
Adjustments for Features-2,050-3,400-3,500-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,715$139,045$138,065$192,945$52,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0
Total Invoice$96,654$132,717$131,899$182,937$50,393
Adjustments for Features-1,910-3,168-3,261-3,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,744$129,549$128,638$179,678$50,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,805$33,894$84,934$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTraverse
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 
4WD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $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 with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Rear camera mirror    $200
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,430$19,780$19,880$19,880$16,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$3,400$3,500$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-3,168-3,261-3,2590

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082018
ModelSLTraverse
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in120.9 in
Length178.5 in204.3 in
Width71.5 in78.6 in
Height51.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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		7.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		7.358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft398.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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