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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $40,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $37,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $25,402 $60,357 $80,538
Sunroof 800    
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Heated front seats   690  
Sunroof 664    
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 800 1,819 1,129
Options (change) 664 1,692 1,050
Destination 670 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $28,350 $68,794 $90,204
Total Invoice $26,736 $64,124 $84,063

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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: $36,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,543
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,350$68,794$90,204
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$64,669$85,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$26,736$64,124$84,063
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-4,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$60,279$79,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,830$6,955$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,845-4,729

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.4 in
Length191.8 in193.0 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.8 ft3

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