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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $26,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $24,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,320 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $19,304 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200      
Heating Package   990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166      
Heating Package   921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 1,420 1,710 1,710 720
Options (change) 1,179 1,591 1,591 670
Destination 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $22,390 $48,535 $53,535 $68,295
Total Invoice $21,133 $45,200 $49,850 $63,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,910
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine219hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,390$48,535$53,535$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,685-8,735-11,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$40,850$44,800$56,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$16,120
Total Invoice$21,133$45,200$49,850$63,646
Adjustments for Features0-7,157-8,134-10,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$38,043$41,716$53,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$15,049

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

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$11,060$12,110$14,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,685$8,735$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,157-8,134-10,554

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

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length188.3 in160.7 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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