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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,395

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $10,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,173

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $9,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $42,228 $49,448
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950      
Heating Package 990 990      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744      
Heating Package 921 921      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 0 0
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 945 945
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $45,395 $52,995
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $43,173 $50,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,217
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$45,395$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300-40-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,225$60,175$71,735$45,355$46,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$1,325
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$43,173$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,211-38-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,352$56,024$66,843$43,135$44,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,491$0$1,253

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPremierHigh Country
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
4WD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,615$11,665$11,915$10,655$16,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300$40$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,211-38-6,005

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092018
ModelSLKTraverse
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in120.9 in
Length160.7 in204.3 in
Width70.4 in78.6 in
Height51.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.558.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147563%
Total Not Requested86537%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested147563%
Total Not Requested86537%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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