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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: $26,185

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $30,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,539

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $27,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $50,240
Base Invoice $22,175 $46,537
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 2,095 5,130
Options (change) 1,739 4,772
Destination 625 875
Total Price $26,185 $56,245
Total Invoice $24,539 $52,184

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,145
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$26,185$56,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,185$51,395
Total Invoice$24,539$52,184
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,539$47,684

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

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimMaxx LTZR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,500

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

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in126.6 in
Length187.8 in203.0 in
Width69.8 in77.1 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,949 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft385.0 ft3

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