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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,115

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $21,797 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Satellite radio 325 500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof 800          
CD changer, in-dash 300          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420 430
Satellite radio 270 465 465 465 465 465
Sunroof 664          
CD changer, in-dash 249          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391 400
Options (change) 1,425 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 1,620
Options (change) 1,183 4,829 4,829 4,829 4,829 1,507
Destination 625 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,115 $35,165 $38,915 $43,515 $44,115 $58,145
Total Invoice $23,605 $32,760 $36,248 $40,526 $41,084 $54,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,768
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,115$35,165$38,915$43,515$44,115$58,145
Adjustments for Features0-415-1,640-1,215-2,440-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$34,750$37,275$42,300$41,675$55,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,980
Total Invoice$23,605$32,760$36,248$40,526$41,084$54,221
Adjustments for Features0-387-1,528-1,132-2,272-2,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$32,373$34,720$39,394$38,812$51,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,439$19,596

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags     $300
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
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$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,180$4,405$3,980$5,205$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$1,640$1,215$2,440$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387-1,528-1,132-2,272-2,252

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length188.3 in178.4 in
Width69.9 in68.0 in
Height57.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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