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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: $38,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $35,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $27,027 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 0 440 440 0
Options (change) 0 409 409 0
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $68,265 $75,465 $108,725
Total Invoice $27,787 $63,551 $70,247 $101,179

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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: $32,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,001
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,360$68,265$75,465$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,190-8,630-13,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$62,075$66,835$95,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$27,787$63,551$70,247$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,763-8,033-12,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$57,788$62,214$89,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,426$31,242

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
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$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
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$2,940$9,130$11,570$15,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190$8,630$13,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,763-8,033-12,149

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
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.4,035 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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