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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $73,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $67,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,420 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $26,857 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 495      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 450      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,345 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,134 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $31,640 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $29,866 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,405
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine202hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,640$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-12,155-13,505-14,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,640$92,620$129,020$187,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$29,866$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-11,322-12,583-13,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,866$86,271$120,208$174,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,937$88,116

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibu LimitedSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
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$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$17,620$18,970$20,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,155$13,505$14,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,322-12,583-13,926

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
ModelMalibu LimitedSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in100.8 in
Length191.5 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%

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