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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,013

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,109 $44,919
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 0 6,200 6,000
Options (change) 0 5,766 5,580
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $38,425 $55,225
Total Invoice $27,787 $35,800 $51,424

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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: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,261
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$29,360$38,425$55,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$33,325$47,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,800
Total Invoice$27,787$35,800$51,424
Adjustments for Features0-4,752-7,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$31,048$43,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuGLAGLA
TrimLTZGLA250GLA45 AMG
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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  
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$8,265$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,752-7,542

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,416 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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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