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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: $35,950

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,338

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $29,683 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Panoramic sunroof 1,270 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Confidence Package 1,195        
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580      
Heated steering wheel   250      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,156 930 930 930 930
Driver Confidence Package 1,087        
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539      
Heated steering wheel   233      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 4,155 7,915 5,505 6,475 3,885
Options (change) 3,780 7,363 5,121 6,023 3,614
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,950 $49,160 $59,900 $73,570 $78,580
Total Invoice $34,338 $45,791 $55,778 $68,491 $73,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,675
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,950$49,160$59,900$73,570$78,580
Adjustments for Features0-835-3,360-3,260-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$48,325$56,540$70,310$75,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,215$21,985$27,045
Total Invoice$34,338$45,791$55,778$68,491$73,150
Adjustments for Features0-778-3,129-3,035-2,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,338$45,013$52,649$65,456$70,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,636$20,443$25,149

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

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,180$8,705$8,605$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$3,360$3,260$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-778-3,129-3,035-2,988

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.8 in
Length193.8 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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