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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $42,100
Base Invoice $27,027 $39,153
3.6L V6 1,600  
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Heated front seats   710
3.6L V6 1,512  
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Heated front seats   660
Options (change) 1,600 3,995
Options (change) 1,512 3,715
Destination 760 875
Total Price $30,960 $46,970
Total Invoice $29,299 $43,743

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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: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,730
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$30,960$46,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$45,130
Total Invoice$29,299$43,743
Adjustments for Features0-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$42,029

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

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimLTZR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
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 door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714

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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 Year20122008
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in126.6 in
Length191.8 in203.0 in
Width70.3 in75.7 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.25.1 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.185.0 ft3

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

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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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