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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $64,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $60,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimLTZS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,600 $92,350
Base Invoice $27,027 $85,886
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 760 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $29,360 $94,255
Total Invoice $27,787 $87,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,313
Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimLTZS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine169hp I4275hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$29,360$94,255
Adjustments for Features0-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$83,850
Total Invoice$27,787$87,791
Adjustments for Features0-9,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$78,100

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

Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimLTZS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
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 headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$13,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,691

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

Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.3 in124.6 in
Length191.8 in206.5 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.4 ft3

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