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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: $34,715

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $52,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $47,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimPremierGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $85,300
Base Invoice $29,736 $79,329
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 60  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 600
Cargo organizer 140  
Cargo tray   160
Heated steering wheel   225
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 55  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 558
Cargo organizer 127  
Cargo tray   149
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 2,865 985
Options (change) 2,607 916
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,715 $87,160
Total Invoice $33,218 $81,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,473
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimPremierGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4382hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$34,715$87,160
Adjustments for Features0-11,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$75,955
Total Invoice$33,218$81,120
Adjustments for Features0-10,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$70,691

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuGL
TrimPremierGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$16,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,429

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in121.1 in
Length193.8 in200.6 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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