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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $25,806 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sunroof 850      
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
AC power outlet   115 115  
Temporary spare tire 88      
Sunroof 748      
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
AC power outlet   107 107  
Options (change) 950 2,895 1,275 0
Options (change) 836 2,692 1,185 0
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $28,875 $54,260 $61,940 $89,775
Total Invoice $27,402 $50,523 $57,665 $83,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,826
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,875$54,260$61,940$89,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-4,165-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$51,795$57,775$84,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$32,865
Total Invoice$27,402$50,523$57,665$83,552
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-3,878-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$48,228$53,787$78,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,559$30,564

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

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMalibuE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLTZE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$6,005$7,705$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$4,165$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,295-3,878-4,760

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

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.1 in
Length191.8 in191.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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