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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: $42,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $39,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $21,797 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Sunroof 800      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Satellite radio 325      
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Sunroof 664      
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Satellite radio 270      
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 1,425 840 840 0
Options (change) 1,183 781 781 0
Destination 625 925 925 925
Total Price $25,115 $67,755 $74,965 $107,475
Total Invoice $23,605 $63,077 $69,782 $100,017

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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: $35,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,988
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,115$67,755$74,965$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-9,305-12,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$60,790$65,660$94,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$33,830
Total Invoice$23,605$63,077$69,782$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-6,484-8,662-11,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$56,593$61,120$88,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,527$31,461

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$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
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$9,805$12,145$15,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$9,305$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,484-8,662-11,963

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062015
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.4,035 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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