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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $43,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $39,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $29,736 $68,820 $92,116
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 651  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Options (change) 4,855 4,180 3,480
Options (change) 4,417 3,887 3,236
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $36,705 $80,355 $106,005
Total Invoice $35,028 $74,882 $98,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,411
Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,705$80,355$106,005
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$79,880$104,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,150
Total Invoice$35,028$74,882$98,827
Adjustments for Features0-443-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$74,439$96,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,547

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Upgraded floor mats$0  
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$8,895$9,370$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-443-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.4 in
Length193.8 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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