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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $69,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,654

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $64,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,165 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $25,806 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Temporary spare tire 100        
Wood trim       0 0
Temporary spare tire 88        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 100 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 88 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $28,025 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $26,654 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,326
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,025$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-14,840-16,540-15,690-16,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$82,635$120,135$117,085$174,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$26,654$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-13,824-15,412-14,620-15,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,654$76,980$111,939$109,104$162,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,959$32,124$85,095

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$18,280$19,980$19,130$20,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,840$16,540$15,690$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,824-15,412-14,620-15,496

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in100.8 in
Length191.8 in178.5 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.110.2 ft3

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