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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,845

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $44,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,155

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $40,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,736 $69,890 $101,277
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo organizer 140 290 290
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 800  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo organizer 127 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 744  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Options (change) 4,995 5,320 2,540
Options (change) 4,544 4,949 2,363
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $36,845 $81,465 $112,435
Total Invoice $35,155 $75,834 $104,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,443
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,845$81,465$112,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$75,840$103,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,995
Total Invoice$35,155$75,834$104,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,236-8,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,155$70,598$96,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,034

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,395$11,020$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,236-8,003

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.2 in
Length193.8 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 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 sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
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 CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
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 CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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