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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $23,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $19,304 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Sunroof 800      
Satellite radio 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   720    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Sunroof 664      
Satellite radio 166      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   670    
Options (change) 2,045 1,440 720 0
Options (change) 1,698 1,340 670 0
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $23,015 $46,915 $57,395 $90,975
Total Invoice $21,652 $43,693 $53,439 $84,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,072
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$23,015$46,915$57,395$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,335-7,385-15,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$41,580$50,010$75,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$33,920
Total Invoice$21,652$43,693$53,439$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-4,969-6,876-14,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$38,724$46,563$70,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,839$31,542

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,000$7,335$9,385$17,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335$7,385$15,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,969-6,876-14,402

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.7 in
Length188.3 in188.5 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.472.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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