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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $25,806 $27,807 $44,129
Sunroof 850    
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Sunroof 748    
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 850 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 748 5,579 5,579
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $28,775 $36,825 $54,375
Total Invoice $27,314 $34,311 $50,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,775$36,825$54,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$33,825$48,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,425
Total Invoice$27,314$34,311$50,633
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-5,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$31,516$44,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,414

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,190$6,190$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,795-5,703

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112014
ModelMalibuCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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