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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: $36,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $62,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,214

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $57,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMalibuS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremierS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,975 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $29,736 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270          
Driver Confidence Package II 995          
Driver Confidence Package 1,195          
Cargo net 65          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395          
Cargo organizer 140 350 350 350 350 350
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066          
Driver Confidence Package II 905          
Driver Confidence Package 1,087          
Cargo net 59          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359          
Cargo organizer 127 326 326 326 326 326
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Options (change) 5,060 8,140 8,140 3,150 350 350
Options (change) 4,603 7,571 7,571 2,930 326 326
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $36,910 $103,465 $99,422 $145,525 $163,475 $225,375
Total Invoice $35,214 $96,288 $92,245 $135,404 $152,216 $209,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,750
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMalibuS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremierS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine250hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$36,910$103,465$99,422$145,525$163,475$225,375
Adjustments for Features0-8,600-8,925-11,400-21,850-22,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$94,865$90,497$134,125$141,625$202,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$43,628$51,128$112,228
Total Invoice$35,214$96,288$92,245$135,404$152,216$209,811
Adjustments for Features0-8,003-8,281-10,607-20,345-21,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,214$88,285$83,964$124,797$131,871$188,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,321$0$40,833$47,907$104,761

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

Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMalibuS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremierS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25     
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,245$12,845$13,170$15,645$26,095$26,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,600$8,925$11,400$21,850$22,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,003-8,281-10,607-20,345-21,086

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.4 in124.6 in
Length193.8 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.3 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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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