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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: $34,680

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $74,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,182

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $68,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibuSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,920 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $29,683 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,885 4,170 4,170 3,000
Options (change) 2,624 3,878 3,878 2,790
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,680 $108,945 $146,695 $205,225
Total Invoice $33,182 $101,471 $136,669 $191,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,742
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibuSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,680$108,945$146,695$205,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,250-11,600-12,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$98,695$135,095$192,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$33,182$101,471$136,669$191,103
Adjustments for Features0-9,547-10,807-11,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,182$91,924$125,862$179,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$87,399

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelMalibuSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,320$18,570$19,920$20,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,250$11,600$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,547-10,807-11,780

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in100.8 in
Length193.8 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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