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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Rear Power Package 250        
Sunroof 800        
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
CD changer, in-dash   460 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Rear Power Package 208        
Sunroof 664        
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255    
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
CD changer, in-dash   428 428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,050 6,900 6,900 3,400 1,830
Options (change) 872 6,416 6,416 3,161 1,701
Destination 650 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $28,795 $40,675 $42,425 $43,275 $61,105
Total Invoice $27,127 $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: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,899
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,795$40,675$42,425$43,275$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,100-1,150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$39,750$40,325$42,125$60,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$27,127$37,888$39,516$40,306$57,035
Adjustments for Features0-862-1,956-1,071-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$37,026$37,560$39,235$56,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,209$19,449

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,730$5,905$4,955$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,100$1,150$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-1,956-1,071-560

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.7 in
Length191.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested102541%
Total Not Requested150059%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested102541%
Total Not Requested150059%

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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