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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $53,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $49,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016201620162016
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,365 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $25,859 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Premium Package 1,000        
Forward collision warning 395        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900        
Navigation system 795        
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package 880        
Forward collision warning 348        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672        
Navigation system 700        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,090 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,600 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,265 $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775
Total Invoice $30,269 $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547

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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: $44,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,920
Model Year20132016201620162016
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine197hp I4329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,265$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-9,490-12,540-17,515-23,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$76,485$96,435$133,110$195,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$30,269$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-8,833-11,670-16,296-22,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$71,189$89,742$123,850$182,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,661$111,193

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132016201620162016
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200   $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$14,505$17,555$22,530$28,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,490$12,540$17,515$23,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,833-11,670-16,296-22,165

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132016
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in101.8 in
Length191.5 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested135081%

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