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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: $52,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $48,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $21,797 $69,890 $101,277
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Folding second row seats   440  
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,425 1,240 0
Options (change) 1,183 1,153 0
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $25,115 $77,385 $109,895
Total Invoice $23,605 $72,038 $102,272

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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: $42,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,352
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT4T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
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$77,385$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,755-13,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$67,630$96,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,960
Total Invoice$23,605$72,038$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-9,081-12,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$62,957$89,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$12,395$15,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,755$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,081-12,382

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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