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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: $21,795

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,639

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,320 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $19,304 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175 375 375  
Satellite radio 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145 349 349  
Satellite radio 166      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 825 1,095 1,095 720
Options (change) 685 1,019 1,019 670
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $21,795 $44,470 $56,770 $69,095
Total Invoice $20,639 $41,419 $52,858 $64,320

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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: $13,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,048
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine219hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$21,795$44,470$56,770$69,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,375-11,375-13,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,795$35,095$45,395$55,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,300$20,885
Total Invoice$20,639$41,419$52,858$64,320
Adjustments for Features0-8,732-10,591-12,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,639$32,687$42,267$52,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,580$19,424

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibu ClassicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$11,675$13,675$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,375$11,375$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,732-10,591-12,209

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length188.3 in162.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.410.1 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%

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