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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: $36,845

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $40,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,155

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $36,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $29,736 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Cargo organizer 140 290 290 290
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Cargo organizer 127 270 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 744 744  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Options (change) 4,995 9,120 10,070 6,830
Options (change) 4,544 8,483 9,366 6,352
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $36,845 $76,945 $85,095 $115,555
Total Invoice $35,155 $71,625 $79,204 $107,531

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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: $35,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,342
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,845$76,945$85,095$115,555
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-7,150-9,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$72,510$77,945$105,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,435$33,095
Total Invoice$35,155$71,625$79,204$107,531
Adjustments for Features0-4,128-6,655-9,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,155$67,497$72,549$98,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,052$30,775

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMalibuCLSCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
Around view cameras $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50$50
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upgraded floor mats$0   
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$5,095$9,530$12,245$15,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$7,150$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,128-6,655-9,259

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.2 in
Length193.8 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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