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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $76,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $70,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,600 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $27,027 $96,395 $130,609
Wood trim     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 760 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $29,360 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $27,787 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $60,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,968
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,360$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-15,905-16,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$89,920$126,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$27,787$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-14,815-15,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$83,755$118,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$20,270$21,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,905$16,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,815-15,797

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in100.8 in
Length191.8 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.110.2 ft3

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