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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: $25,115

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $47,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $44,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $21,797 $66,309 $88,257
Satellite radio 325    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Satellite radio 270    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,425 840 0
Options (change) 1,183 781 0
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $25,115 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $23,605 $67,965 $89,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,258
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,115$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,630-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$65,385$88,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,660
Total Invoice$23,605$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-7,102-7,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$60,863$81,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$9,920$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,630$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,102-7,194

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length188.3 in194.5 in
Width69.9 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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