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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $25,806 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Temporary spare tire 100        
Sunroof 850        
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Heated front seats   750 750    
Temporary spare tire 88        
Sunroof 748        
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Heated front seats   698 698    
Options (change) 950 3,250 3,250 2,500 0
Options (change) 836 3,023 3,023 2,325 0
Destination 760 875 875 875 875
Total Price $28,875 $50,615 $59,915 $60,965 $93,465
Total Invoice $27,402 $47,134 $55,783 $56,759 $86,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,455
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$28,875$50,615$59,915$60,965$93,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-4,945-4,495-11,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$48,170$54,970$56,470$81,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$33,710
Total Invoice$27,402$47,134$55,783$56,759$86,984
Adjustments for Features0-2,277-4,604-4,185-10,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$44,857$51,179$52,574$76,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,717$31,345

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50 
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200   $200
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$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 recliner, passenger seat $100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,760$8,260$7,810$14,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445$4,945$4,495$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,277-4,604-4,185-10,782

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

Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in114.7 in
Length191.8 in188.5 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.172.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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