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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $40,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $37,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelMalibuGLGLGLGL
TrimLTZGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $26,762 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850        
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Premium Package 1,000        
Navigation system 495        
Rear spoiler 400        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Lane departure warning   875 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628        
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Premium Package 880        
Navigation system 436        
Rear spoiler 352        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Lane departure warning   814 814    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 4,635 9,015 9,015 0 0
Options (change) 4,079 8,385 8,385 0 0
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $33,780 $74,490 $76,140 $92,225 $123,025
Total Invoice $31,666 $69,342 $70,876 $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: $32,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,373
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelMalibuGLGLGLGL
TrimLTZGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$33,780$74,490$76,140$92,225$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,845-7,995-12,160-16,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$66,645$68,145$80,065$106,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,420$39,645
Total Invoice$31,666$69,342$70,876$85,834$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-7,303-7,442-11,317-15,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,666$62,039$63,434$74,517$98,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,478$36,063

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152016201620162016
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$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
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
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention    $150
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
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$150
Exterior 
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
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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, 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 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$4,290$12,135$12,285$16,450$21,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,845$7,995$12,160$16,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,303-7,442-11,317-15,446

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in121.0 in
Length191.5 in201.6 in
Width73.0 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested99035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested99035%

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