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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: $15,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $21,797 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Sunroof 800        
CD changer, in-dash 300 460 460 460 460
Satellite radio 325        
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 664        
CD changer, in-dash 249 428 428 428 428
Satellite radio 270        
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,425 6,900 6,900 3,400 1,830
Options (change) 1,183 6,416 6,416 3,161 1,701
Destination 625 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,115 $40,675 $42,425 $43,275 $61,105
Total Invoice $23,605 $37,888 $39,516 $40,306 $57,035

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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: $13,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,616
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,115$40,675$42,425$43,275$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-3,040-2,015-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$38,885$39,385$41,260$59,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$2,375$20,405
Total Invoice$23,605$37,888$39,516$40,306$57,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,667-2,832-1,877-1,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$36,221$36,684$38,429$55,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$463$2,208$19,120

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

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,355$6,605$5,580$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$3,040$2,015$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667-2,832-1,877-1,694

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

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length188.3 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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