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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $61,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $57,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimECOS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,945 $91,850
Base Invoice $24,777 $85,421
Leather Package 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,120  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Sunroof 1,000  
Leather Package 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Navigation system 986  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Sunroof 880  
Options (change) 5,185 0
Options (change) 4,563 0
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $31,955 $93,725
Total Invoice $30,165 $87,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,236
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimECOS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine182hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$31,955$93,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$88,470
Total Invoice$30,165$87,296
Adjustments for Features0-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,165$82,401

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

Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuS-Class
TrimECOS400 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 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 external devices$0 
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, 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$4,100$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,895

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

Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.8 in124.6 in
Length191.5 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,602 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41540%
Total Not Requested62560%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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