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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: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $25,806 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Sunroof 850          
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim           0
Sunroof 748          
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 850 8,290 8,290 6,310 5,230 2,640
Options (change) 748 7,709 7,709 5,868 4,863 2,454
Destination 760 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $28,775 $48,165 $50,662 $58,035 $71,405 $76,815
Total Invoice $27,314 $44,858 $46,897 $54,037 $66,471 $71,502

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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: $13,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,756
Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$28,775$48,165$50,662$58,035$71,405$76,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,215-7,740-8,890-7,565-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$41,950$42,922$49,145$63,840$67,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,195$21,890$25,950
Total Invoice$27,314$44,858$46,897$54,037$66,471$71,502
Adjustments for Features0-5,788-7,165-8,278-7,042-8,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$39,070$39,732$45,759$59,429$63,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$6,689$20,359$24,134

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

Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
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     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
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     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
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$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$9,980$11,505$12,655$11,330$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,215$7,740$8,890$7,565$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,788-7,165-8,278-7,042-8,298

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

Model Year20112016
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.8 in
Length191.8 in184.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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