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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $26,762 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850          
Premium Package 1,000          
Advanced Safety Package 890          
Navigation system 495 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Rear spoiler 400          
Power driver seat   600 600      
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  
Rear side airbags   385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628          
Premium Package 880          
Advanced Safety Package 783          
Navigation system 436 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Rear spoiler 352          
Power driver seat   558 558      
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  
Rear side airbags   358 358 358 358  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Options (change) 4,635 9,520 9,520 8,920 8,920 4,955
Options (change) 4,079 8,855 8,855 8,297 8,297 4,608
Destination 825 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,780 $39,495 $43,245 $47,245 $47,845 $61,480
Total Invoice $31,666 $36,786 $40,274 $43,994 $44,552 $57,322

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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: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,731
Model Year201520062006200620062006
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,780$39,495$43,245$47,245$47,845$61,480
Adjustments for Features-2,7850-1,225-300-1,525-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,995$39,495$42,020$46,945$46,320$60,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,785
Total Invoice$31,666$36,786$40,274$43,994$44,552$57,322
Adjustments for Features-2,6110-1,141-279-1,420-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,055$36,786$39,133$43,715$43,132$56,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,417

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

Model Year201520062006200620062006
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     
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning$200     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
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    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
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
Total Value of Features$4,740$1,955$3,180$2,255$3,480$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6110-1,141-279-1,420-1,119

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

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.9 in
Length191.5 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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