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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $25,607 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Sunroof 850        
Temporary spare tire 100        
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
iPod integration   380 380 380 380
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 748        
Temporary spare tire 88        
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
iPod integration   353 353 353 353
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 950 6,125 6,125 4,130 1,760
Options (change) 836 5,696 5,696 3,841 1,636
Destination 720 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $28,625 $40,990 $42,900 $44,995 $62,935
Total Invoice $27,163 $38,182 $39,958 $41,907 $58,737

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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: $11,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,539
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 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$28,625$40,990$42,900$44,995$62,935
Adjustments for Features0-515-1,690-1,965-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$40,475$41,210$43,030$62,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735$2,555$21,545
Total Invoice$27,163$38,182$39,958$41,907$58,737
Adjustments for Features0-480-1,574-1,830-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,163$37,702$38,384$40,077$57,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$2,375$20,181

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

Model Year20102011201120112011
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$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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$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 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,055$5,230$5,505$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$1,690$1,965$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-480-1,574-1,830-854

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

Model Year20102011
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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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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested102555%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested102555%

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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