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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $38,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $35,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMalibuGLGLGLGL
TrimLTZGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $27,027 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 0 2,340 2,340 0 0
Options (change) 0 2,177 2,177 0 0
Destination 760 925 925 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $67,815 $69,465 $92,225 $123,025
Total Invoice $27,787 $63,134 $64,668 $85,834 $113,548

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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: $30,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,755
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMalibuGLGLGLGL
TrimLTZGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$29,360$67,815$69,465$92,225$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,155-8,305-16,410-20,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$59,660$61,160$75,815$102,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$16,155$42,380
Total Invoice$27,787$63,134$64,668$85,834$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-7,592-7,731-15,273-19,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$55,542$56,937$70,561$94,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$15,019$38,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMalibuGLGLGLGL
TrimLTZGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,265$12,420$12,570$20,675$25,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,155$8,305$16,410$20,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,592-7,731-15,273-19,368

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in121.0 in
Length191.8 in201.6 in
Width70.3 in76.4 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.193.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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