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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: $33,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $67,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $62,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,320 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $26,762 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Premium Package 1,000        
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850        
Navigation system 495        
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package 880        
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628        
Navigation system 436        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,235 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,727 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,380 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $31,314 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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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: $56,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,750
Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine196hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,380$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-10,430-13,130-11,780-13,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$90,245$129,445$126,695$184,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$31,314$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-9,716-12,233-10,976-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,314$84,064$120,605$118,049$172,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,541$33,985$88,162

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009200920092009
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
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
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Vehicle health reports$0    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
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    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
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   
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,415$16,845$19,545$18,195$19,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,430$13,130$11,780$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,716-12,233-10,976-12,320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in100.8 in
Length191.5 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.310.2 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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%

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