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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $52,690
Base Invoice $25,607 $49,002
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 2,545 3,220
Options (change) 2,240 2,996
Destination 720 875
Total Price $30,220 $56,785
Total Invoice $28,567 $52,873

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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: $21,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,785
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$30,220$56,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$51,930
Total Invoice$28,567$52,873
Adjustments for Features0-4,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$48,352

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

Model Year20102012
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$5,065$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,521

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in126.6 in
Length191.8 in203.1 in
Width70.3 in77.1 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,960 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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