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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $29,736 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Driver Confidence Package 1,195          
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270          
Driver Confidence Package II 995          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Premium 4 Package         5,700  
designo Package         3,100 500
Premium 3 Package           2,450
Driver Confidence Package 1,087          
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066          
Driver Confidence Package II 905          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Premium 4 Package         5,301  
designo Package         2,883 465
Premium 3 Package           2,279
Options (change) 4,855 8,855 8,855 5,985 12,540 6,690
Options (change) 4,417 8,236 8,236 5,567 11,663 6,223
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $36,705 $49,280 $51,787 $58,910 $78,665 $80,415
Total Invoice $35,028 $45,896 $47,945 $54,852 $73,224 $74,852

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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: $11,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,230
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,705$49,280$51,787$58,910$78,665$80,415
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,210-3,260-7,050-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$48,595$49,577$55,650$71,615$75,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,055$23,020$26,895
Total Invoice$35,028$45,896$47,945$54,852$73,224$74,852
Adjustments for Features0-638-2,046-3,035-6,562-4,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$45,258$45,899$51,817$66,662$70,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$641$6,559$21,404$25,010

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

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelMalibuC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   $850 
Cruise control $150$150$150 $150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention    $150 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200   $200 
Lane keeping assist    $400 
Pedestrian detection$50   $50 
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer    $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration    $50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$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   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,130$7,655$8,705$12,495$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$2,210$3,260$7,050$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-2,046-3,035-6,562-4,584

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

Model Year20182017
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 Capacity15.8 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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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 headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested235054%
Total Not Requested201546%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested159069%

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