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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $43,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $39,806

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $27,027 $66,309 $88,257
Folding second row seats   440  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 0 440 0
Options (change) 0 409 0
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $29,360 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $27,787 $67,593 $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: $36,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,285
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,360$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,005-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$65,610$87,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$27,787$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-6,521-7,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$61,072$81,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,587

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122012
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, power  $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
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  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$2,565$9,570$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,521-7,473

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.2 in
Length191.8 in194.5 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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