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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $44,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $40,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,262 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 795    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900    
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Lane departure warning   875 875
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 700    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672    
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Lane departure warning   814 814
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 4,585 1,315 875
Options (change) 4,035 1,223 814
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $33,200 $77,460 $110,770
Total Invoice $31,122 $72,108 $103,086

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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: $38,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,954
Model Year201420182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,200$77,460$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,405-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$72,055$100,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,935
Total Invoice$31,122$72,108$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-5,032-9,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,122$67,076$93,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,908

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420182018
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimLTZCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
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
Total Value of Features$3,715$9,120$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,032-9,102

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142018
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.4,159 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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