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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,225 $46,109
Sunroof 800    
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Sunroof 664    
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 800 6,300 6,100
Options (change) 664 5,859 5,673
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $28,350 $39,725 $56,605
Total Invoice $26,736 $37,009 $52,707

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,095
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$28,350$39,725$56,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,485-8,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$35,240$48,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,045
Total Invoice$26,736$37,009$52,707
Adjustments for Features0-4,178-7,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$32,831$44,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$8,240$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,178-7,747

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in71.0 in
Height57.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.143.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85054%

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