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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: $34,375

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,751

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270            
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 700 700 700 700 700
Leather Package   1,395 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system   495          
Convenience and Technology Package   995          
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim             0
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066            
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 651 651 651 651 651
Leather Package   1,269 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Navigation system   450          
Convenience and Technology Package   905          
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,860 5,625 13,100 12,130 13,100 12,130 10,600
Options (change) 3,512 5,116 12,185 11,283 12,185 11,283 9,860
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,710 $34,375 $48,775 $48,225 $51,995 $51,435 $52,050
Total Invoice $34,123 $32,751 $45,424 $44,913 $48,419 $47,898 $48,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,752
Model Year2017201720122012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT9CVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,710$34,375$48,775$48,225$51,995$51,435$52,050
Adjustments for Features-8650-965-440-2,665-2,140-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$34,375$47,810$47,785$49,330$49,295$50,685
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900
Total Invoice$34,123$32,751$45,424$44,913$48,419$47,898$48,470
Adjustments for Features-8270-899-410-2,482-1,993-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,296$32,751$44,525$44,503$45,937$45,905$47,199
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,696

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

Model Year2017201720122012201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
CVT $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100      
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25     
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0     
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Wireless charging station$75$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Detailed driving style feedback $100     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0      
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,370$4,505$5,470$4,945$7,170$6,645$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$965$440$2,665$2,140$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-8270-899-410-2,482-1,993-1,271

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

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.7 in
Length193.8 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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%
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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%
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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