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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $44,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $41,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $19,304 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Front Seating Package 450      
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 175 400 400  
Satellite radio 200      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Front Seating Package 374      
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Sunroof 664      
Rear spoiler 145 372 372  
Satellite radio 166      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 2,220 840 840 0
Options (change) 1,843 781 781 0
Destination 650 925 925 925
Total Price $23,190 $67,755 $74,965 $107,475
Total Invoice $21,797 $63,077 $69,782 $100,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,896
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,190$67,755$74,965$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-10,080-12,420-16,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$57,675$62,545$90,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$33,205
Total Invoice$21,797$63,077$69,782$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-9,384-11,561-15,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$53,693$58,221$84,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,528$30,881

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,050$12,130$14,470$18,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,080$12,420$16,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,384-11,561-15,443

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length188.3 in194.5 in
Width69.9 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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