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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $36,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $34,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $25,859 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Options (change) 4,090 1,315 1,315 875
Options (change) 3,600 1,223 1,223 814
Destination 810 925 925 925
Total Price $32,265 $69,140 $76,340 $109,600
Total Invoice $30,269 $64,365 $71,061 $101,993

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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: $33,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,219
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,265$69,140$76,340$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-5,530-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$66,050$70,810$99,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$30,269$64,365$71,061$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,877-5,148-9,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$61,488$65,913$92,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$31,241

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201620162016
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   
Proximity key$250   
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
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
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 external devices$0   
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
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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$3,865$6,955$9,395$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090$5,530$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,877-5,148-9,264

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in113.2 in
Length191.5 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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