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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $31,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,255

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $29,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $55,900
Base Invoice $25,605 $51,987
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 0 2,810
Options (change) 0 2,613
Destination 650 875
Total Price $27,745 $59,585
Total Invoice $26,255 $55,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,852
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$27,745$59,585
Adjustments for Features0-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$52,745
Total Invoice$26,255$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,255$49,107

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuGL
TrimLTZGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,230$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,368

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in121.1 in
Length191.8 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in76.0 in
Height57.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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		15.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.183.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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