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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: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,411 $46,872
Sunroof 850    
Convenience Package   400 400
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Sunroof 748    
Convenience Package   372 372
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 850 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 748 5,626 5,626
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $28,775 $39,745 $57,445
Total Invoice $27,314 $37,032 $53,493

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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: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,052
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,775$39,745$57,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,935-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$35,810$49,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,025
Total Invoice$27,314$37,032$53,493
Adjustments for Features0-3,666-7,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,314$33,366$46,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,041

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,215$7,150$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,666-7,086

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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