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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: $33,880

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,302

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270            
Convenience and Technology Package   895          
Driver Confidence Package   1,195          
Leather Package   1,395          
Navigation system   495 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Panoramic sunroof   1,150          
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
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066            
Convenience and Technology Package   814          
Driver Confidence Package   1,087          
Leather Package   1,269          
Navigation system   450 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Panoramic sunroof   1,047          
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
Options (change) 2,270 5,130 8,730 8,730 8,130 8,130 4,165
Options (change) 2,066 4,667 8,120 8,120 7,562 7,562 3,873
Destination 875 875 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,120 $33,880 $38,705 $42,455 $46,455 $47,055 $60,690
Total Invoice $32,677 $32,302 $36,051 $39,539 $43,259 $43,817 $56,587

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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: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,110
Model Year2018201820062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT9CVTM6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,120$33,880$38,705$42,455$46,455$47,055$60,690
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,5250-1,225-300-1,525-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,505$30,355$38,705$41,230$46,155$45,530$59,490
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,785
Total Invoice$32,677$32,302$36,051$39,539$43,259$43,817$56,587
Adjustments for Features-2,504-3,3610-1,141-279-1,420-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,173$28,941$36,051$38,398$42,980$42,397$55,468
Cost Above Minimum$1,232$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,417

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

Model Year2018201820062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
CVT $1000     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100      
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote app$25$25     
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
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     
Blind spot warning system $200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100     
Following distance indicator $25     
Forward collision warning $200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200     
Lane departure warning $200     
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Pedestrian detection $50     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0     
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$200     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
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     
Compass$0$0     
Detailed driving style feedback $100     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
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 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0      
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$6,830$3,305$4,530$3,605$4,830$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$3,525$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,504-3,3610-1,141-279-1,420-1,119

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.9 in
Length193.8 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

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