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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: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012201220122012
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850            
Premium Package 1,000            
Advanced Safety Package 890            
Navigation system 495            
Rear spoiler 400 300 300 300 300    
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628            
Premium Package 880            
Advanced Safety Package 783            
Navigation system 436            
Rear spoiler 352 279 279 279 279    
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 4,635 11,930 11,930 11,930 11,930 9,130 10,470
Options (change) 4,079 11,097 11,097 11,097 11,097 8,493 9,739
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,780 $47,605 $48,025 $50,825 $51,235 $50,580 $71,975
Total Invoice $31,666 $44,336 $44,727 $47,331 $47,712 $47,103 $67,119

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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: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,594
Model Year2015201220122012201220122012
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,780$47,605$48,025$50,825$51,235$50,580$71,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-1,280-2,855-2,980-1,355-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$46,450$46,745$47,970$48,255$49,225$70,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$31,666$44,336$44,727$47,331$47,712$47,103$67,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-1,192-2,659-2,775-1,262-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,666$43,260$43,535$44,672$44,937$45,841$65,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,129

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

Model Year2015201220122012201220122012
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTZC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Remote app$25      
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Rollover sensor$50      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
App support$0      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,395$4,520$6,095$6,220$4,595$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$1,280$2,855$2,980$1,355$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-1,192-2,659-2,775-1,262-1,730

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

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.7 in
Length191.5 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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