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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $23,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $21,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimMaxx LTZML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $44,000 $52,750 $87,000
Base Invoice $22,175 $40,920 $49,058 $80,910
Sunroof 800      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Satellite radio 325      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   710    
Leather seating surfaces   1,975 1,975  
Sunroof 664      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826 1,162 1,162 1,162
Satellite radio 270      
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660  
Heated front seats   660    
Leather seating surfaces   1,837 1,837  
Options (change) 2,420 4,645 3,935 1,250
Options (change) 2,009 4,319 3,659 1,162
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $26,510 $49,520 $57,560 $89,125
Total Invoice $24,809 $46,114 $53,592 $82,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,078
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimMaxx LTZML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$26,510$49,520$57,560$89,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-3,915-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$46,055$53,645$78,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,590$32,815
Total Invoice$24,809$46,114$53,592$82,947
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-3,645-9,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$42,887$49,947$73,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,060$30,516

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimMaxx LTZML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,815$7,280$7,730$14,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$3,915$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-3,645-9,544

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in114.7 in
Length187.8 in188.5 in
Width69.8 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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