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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,680

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $41,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,927

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $38,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimMaxx SSGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $62,570
Base Invoice $21,986 $58,190
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 2,790 4,600
Options (change) 2,316 4,279
Destination 625 875
Total Price $26,680 $68,045
Total Invoice $24,927 $63,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,639
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimMaxx SSGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18275/55-19
Total Price$26,680$68,045
Adjustments for Features0-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$59,690
Total Invoice$24,927$63,344
Adjustments for Features0-7,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,927$55,566

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimMaxx SSGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,778

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in121.1 in
Length187.8 in200.6 in
Width69.8 in76.0 in
Height58.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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