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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimPremierGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $29,736 $31,062 $47,058
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 500 350
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Parking Assist Package   1,400 1,400
Convenience Package   400 400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 465 326
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Parking Assist Package   1,302 1,302
Convenience Package   372 372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 4,855 11,800 11,650
Options (change) 4,417 10,974 10,835
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $36,705 $46,195 $63,245
Total Invoice $35,028 $43,031 $58,888

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimPremierGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT9S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,705$46,195$63,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$43,650$57,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$35,028$43,031$58,888
Adjustments for Features0-2,371-5,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$40,660$53,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,739

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimPremierGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,020$6,565$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,371-5,489

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in71.0 in
Height57.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.843.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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