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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: $75,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,182

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $69,275

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,920 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $29,683 $96,395 $130,609
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 651 930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,885 4,180 4,480
Options (change) 2,624 3,887 4,166
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,680 $110,005 $148,395
Total Invoice $33,182 $102,457 $138,250

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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: $63,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,471
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,680$110,005$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-11,600-12,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$98,405$135,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$33,182$102,457$138,250
Adjustments for Features0-10,804-11,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,182$91,653$126,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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, 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power tilt 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$7,770$19,370$20,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,600$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,804-11,785

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
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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