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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: $40,145

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,939

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $9,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $31,122 $37,083
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,525  
Premium 2 Package     3,050    
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
2LT Equipment Group       3,145  
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,342  
Premium 2 Package     2,837    
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
2LT Equipment Group       2,987  
Options (change) 2,490 1,720 3,770 6,560 1,890
Options (change) 2,317 1,601 3,507 5,992 1,663
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $50,415 $61,845 $77,295 $40,145 $41,750
Total Invoice $46,952 $57,582 $71,950 $37,939 $39,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$50,415$61,845$77,295$40,145$41,750
Adjustments for Features-4,810-5,675-7,9650-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,605$56,170$69,330$40,145$41,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,725$0$930
Total Invoice$46,952$57,582$71,950$37,939$39,571
Adjustments for Features-4,480-5,284-7,4140-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,472$52,298$64,536$37,939$38,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,064$0$992

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTraverseTraverse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$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, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,035$12,900$15,190$7,225$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$5,675$7,965$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,480-5,284-7,4140-640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKTraverse
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in118.9 in
Length162.8 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in78.4 in
Height51.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
6.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested107555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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