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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,845

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,155

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $23,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremierE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270        
Driver Confidence Package 1,195        
Driver Confidence Package II 995        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 350 350    
Cargo organizer 140 300 300 300 300
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
AC power outlet   115 115 115 115
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250    
Rear side airbags   420 420 670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Premium 2 Package       2,900  
Wood trim       0 0
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066        
Driver Confidence Package 1,087        
Driver Confidence Package II 905        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 326 326    
Cargo organizer 127 279 279 279 279
Premium 1 Package   3,442 3,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
AC power outlet   107 107 107 107
Heated steering wheel   233 233    
Auto-dimming headlights   233 233    
Rear side airbags   391 391 623 623
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Premium 2 Package       2,697  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,995 9,175 9,175 9,145 2,805
Options (change) 4,544 8,537 8,537 8,506 2,609
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,845 $63,120 $69,070 $81,740 $108,200
Total Invoice $35,155 $58,776 $64,309 $76,089 $100,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,037
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremierE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$36,845$63,120$69,070$81,740$108,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-4,475-7,675-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$60,345$64,595$74,065$101,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$13,720$40,905
Total Invoice$35,155$58,776$64,309$76,089$100,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,584-4,167-7,144-6,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,155$56,192$60,142$68,945$94,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$12,753$38,036

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremierE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Safety key$5    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer   $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration   $50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,320$7,095$8,795$11,995$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$4,475$7,675$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,584-4,167-7,144-6,468

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in115.7 in
Length193.8 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested92582%

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