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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $45,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $42,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $25,806 $67,332 $91,094
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
Options (change) 950 0 0
Options (change) 836 0 0
Destination 760 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $28,875 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $27,402 $69,507 $94,569

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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: $39,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,485
Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,875$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,030-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$68,545$93,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,150
Total Invoice$27,402$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-5,620-7,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$63,887$87,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120102010
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
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$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
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 headliner  $650
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,990$9,020$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,030$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,620-7,207

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,416 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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