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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimPremierR500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $55,500
Base Invoice $29,736 $51,645
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Trim Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   500
Panoramic sunroof   2,390
Proximity key   1,080
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Trim Package   1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Rear side airbags   358
Satellite radio   465
Panoramic sunroof   2,223
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 2,270 6,245
Options (change) 2,066 5,808
Destination 875 775
Total Price $34,120 $62,520
Total Invoice $32,677 $58,228

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,390
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimPremierR500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4302hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$34,120$62,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$60,200
Total Invoice$32,677$58,228
Adjustments for Features0-2,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,677$56,067

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuR-Class
TrimPremierR500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,245$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,161

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in126.6 in
Length193.8 in203.0 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.885.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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