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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,920

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $23,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,068

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $21,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseGL
TrimLTLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $55,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $51,987
Leather seating surfaces 1,775   2,100
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,470 1,250
Class III trailer hitch 525 525  
255/55HR20 1,120    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
3-Zone Climate Control Package     990
Premium I Package     6,400
Class IV trailer hitch     510
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Leather seating surfaces 1,562   1,953
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,294 1,162
Class III trailer hitch 462 462  
255/55HR20 986    
AWD 1,900 1,900  
3-Zone Climate Control Package     921
Premium I Package     5,952
Class IV trailer hitch     474
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Options (change) 13,100 7,285 12,845
Options (change) 11,849 6,551 11,945
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $45,920 $46,345 $69,620
Total Invoice $43,068 $43,698 $64,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,432
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseGL
TrimLTLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20265/60-18
Total Price$45,920$46,345$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-725-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,920$45,620$64,935
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$43,068$43,698$64,807
Adjustments for Features0-684-4,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,068$43,014$60,446
Cost Above Minimum$54$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseGL
TrimLTLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
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
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,875$10,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-4,361

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in121.1 in
Length205.0 in200.6 in
Width78.4 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested332576%
Total Not Requested106524%

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