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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,807 $46,035
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 0 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 0 5,812 5,812
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $39,225 $56,675
Total Invoice $27,787 $36,544 $52,772

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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: $7,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,172
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4208hp I4375hp 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$29,360$39,225$56,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$36,450$49,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,525
Total Invoice$27,787$36,544$52,772
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-6,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$33,959$46,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,574

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220162016
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  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$3,615$6,390$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,585-6,239

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
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
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

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