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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: $29,915

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,550

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $10,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895      
Leather Package 1,395   1,395      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 495   495      
Door sill trim plates 85   85      
Driver Confidence Package     1,195      
Multimedia Package       2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package       2,750 2,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650 650
iPod integration       375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces       1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814      
Leather Package 1,269   1,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046 930 930 930
Navigation system 450   450      
Door sill trim plates 77   77      
Driver Confidence Package     1,087      
Multimedia Package       2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package       2,558 2,558  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604 604
iPod integration       349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces       1,442 1,442 1,442
Options (change) 4,020 1,270 5,215 9,985 9,985 7,235
Options (change) 3,656 1,156 4,743 9,287 9,287 6,729
Destination 875 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $29,915 $33,065 $33,860 $42,410 $44,110 $44,960
Total Invoice $28,550 $31,714 $32,277 $39,500 $41,081 $41,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,843
Model Year201620162016200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,915$33,065$33,860$42,410$44,110$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,900-115-1,290-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,915$32,175$31,960$42,295$42,820$44,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$2,045$0$525$2,325
Total Invoice$28,550$31,714$32,277$39,500$41,081$41,871
Adjustments for Features0-854-1,811-107-1,201-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,550$30,860$30,466$39,393$39,880$41,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$1,916$0$487$2,161

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

Model Year201620162016200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLTPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
CVT  $1000   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   
Following distance indicator  $25   
Forward collision warning  $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200   
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Pedestrian detection  $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0   
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Compass$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats $0    
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,255$5,145$6,155$4,370$5,545$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,900$115$1,290$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854-1,811-107-1,201-317

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.7 in
Length193.8 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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