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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $43,000 $50,500 $87,400
Base Invoice $22,175 $39,990 $46,965 $21,282
Sunroof 800 1,500 1,500  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995 1,695 1,695  
Satellite radio 325      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Trim Package   1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700  
Heated front seats   700    
CD changer, remote   500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       3,050
Sunroof 664 1,395 1,395  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826 1,576 1,576  
Satellite radio 270      
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Trim Package   1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   651 651  
Heated front seats   651    
CD changer, remote   465 465 465
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,836
Options (change) 2,420 6,845 6,145 3,550
Options (change) 2,009 6,366 5,715 3,301
Destination 625 775 775 775
Total Price $26,510 $50,620 $57,420 $91,725
Total Invoice $24,809 $47,131 $53,455 $25,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,240
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6268hp V6302hp 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)225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$26,510$50,620$57,420$91,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-4,175-10,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$46,445$53,245$81,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$35,190
Total Invoice$24,809$47,131$53,455$25,358
Adjustments for Features0-3,887-3,887-2,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$43,244$49,568$22,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,675$26,999$0

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

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMalibuR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350 / R320R500R63 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 flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Removable second-row console   $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
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   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,840$10,015$10,015$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$4,175$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,887-3,887-2,789

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

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in126.6 in
Length187.8 in203.0 in
Width69.8 in75.7 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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