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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: $30,290

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $45,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,674

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $42,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $68,820 $92,116
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Navigation system 495 495    
Sunroof 1,000      
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Navigation system 436 436    
Sunroof 880      
Options (change) 3,870 2,345 0 0
Options (change) 3,406 2,064 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $30,290 $31,490 $76,175 $102,525
Total Invoice $28,674 $29,651 $70,995 $95,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,751
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,290$31,490$76,175$102,525
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,830-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$31,440$72,345$97,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$24,750
Total Invoice$28,674$29,651$70,995$95,591
Adjustments for Features0-47-3,570-5,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,674$29,604$67,425$90,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$23,103

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelMalibuMalibuCLSCLS
Trim2LTLTZCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,740$7,520$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,830$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-3,570-5,063

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.4 in
Length191.5 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27526%
Total Not Requested76574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%

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