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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: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,944

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Rear Power Package 250          
Sunroof 800          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420  
Premium Package           925
Rear Power Package 208          
Sunroof 664          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391  
Premium Package           860
Options (change) 1,050 5,955 5,955 5,955 5,955 2,880
Options (change) 872 5,540 5,540 5,540 5,540 2,678
Destination 670 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,600 $35,930 $39,680 $44,280 $44,880 $59,405
Total Invoice $26,944 $33,471 $36,959 $41,237 $41,795 $55,392

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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: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,281
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,600$35,930$39,680$44,280$44,880$59,405
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,225-800-2,025-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,800$35,930$38,455$43,480$42,855$57,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,075
Total Invoice$26,944$33,471$36,959$41,237$41,795$55,392
Adjustments for Features-7540-1,141-745-1,886-2,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,190$33,471$35,818$40,492$39,909$53,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,683

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

Model Year200920062006200620062006
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
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 
AC power outlet$100     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200     
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
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
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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$3,280$2,480$3,705$3,280$4,505$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540-1,141-745-1,886-2,238

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

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.9 in
Length191.8 in178.4 in
Width70.3 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.2 ft3

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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 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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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