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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: $41,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $37,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $29,736 $66,309 $88,257
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 800 850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 744 791
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 4,855 5,650 4,770
Options (change) 4,417 5,255 4,437
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $36,705 $77,825 $100,545
Total Invoice $35,028 $72,439 $93,569

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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: $37,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,386
Model Year201820122012
ModelMalibuCLSCLS
TrimPremierCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,705$77,825$100,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$74,575$96,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,795
Total Invoice$35,028$72,439$93,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$69,414$89,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,270

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820122012
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,970$9,220$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,025-3,885

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
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.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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