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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $25,859 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Navigation system 795      
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Lane departure warning   850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Navigation system 700      
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Lane departure warning   791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 4,090 9,850 9,850 0
Options (change) 3,600 9,162 9,162 0
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $32,265 $59,715 $68,315 $95,865
Total Invoice $30,269 $55,598 $63,596 $89,216

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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: $22,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,664
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$32,265$59,715$68,315$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-5,360-10,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$54,705$62,955$85,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$30,775
Total Invoice$30,269$55,598$63,596$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-4,990-9,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$50,933$58,606$79,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$28,618

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

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLTZML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$8,150$8,500$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010$5,360$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,665-4,990-9,665

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in114.8 in
Length191.5 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested106534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested106534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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