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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $50,240
Base Invoice $25,605 $46,537
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 800 3,220
Options (change) 664 2,996
Destination 650 875
Total Price $28,545 $54,335
Total Invoice $26,919 $50,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,685
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$28,545$54,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$50,235
Total Invoice$26,919$50,408
Adjustments for Features0-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$46,604

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$4,755$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,804

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in126.6 in
Length191.8 in203.0 in
Width70.3 in77.1 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,949 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.185.0 ft3

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