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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $23,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremierML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $29,736 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 4,855 12,945 12,945 3,415
Options (change) 4,417 12,040 12,040 3,176
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $36,705 $62,810 $71,410 $99,280
Total Invoice $35,028 $58,476 $66,474 $92,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,045
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremierML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,705$62,810$71,410$99,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,655-4,005-9,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$59,155$67,405$90,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$31,095
Total Invoice$35,028$58,476$66,474$92,392
Adjustments for Features0-3,403-3,728-8,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$55,073$62,746$83,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$28,915

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

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPremierML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
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$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 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
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$4,320$7,975$8,325$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655$4,005$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,403-3,728-8,404

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

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in114.8 in
Length193.8 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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