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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: $34,275

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $9,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 700 700 700
Convenience and Technology Package   895      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195      
Leather Package   1,395      
Navigation system   495      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 651 651 651
Convenience and Technology Package   814      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087      
Leather Package   1,269      
Navigation system   450      
Panoramic sunroof   1,047 976 976 976
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Options (change) 2,665 5,525 11,545 11,545 8,045
Options (change) 2,425 5,026 10,735 10,735 7,480
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $34,515 $34,275 $45,320 $47,070 $47,920
Total Invoice $33,036 $32,661 $42,207 $43,835 $44,625

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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: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,033
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT9CVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,515$34,275$45,320$47,070$47,920
Adjustments for Features-650-1,5600-1,175-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$32,715$45,320$45,895$47,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0$575$2,375
Total Invoice$33,036$32,661$42,207$43,835$44,625
Adjustments for Features-622-1,4870-1,094-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,414$31,174$42,207$42,741$44,415
Cost Above Minimum$1,240$0$0$534$2,208

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
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   
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   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$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   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$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
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Compass$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   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Tachometer$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 
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 $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$5,170$6,080$4,520$5,695$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,560$0$1,175$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-622-1,4870-1,094-210

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

Model Year20182009
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 Capacity15.8 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

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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