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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: $34,435

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $60,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $55,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $29,736 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Driver Confidence Package 1,195        
Driver Confidence Package II 995        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   5,050      
Wood trim       0 0
Driver Confidence Package 1,087        
Driver Confidence Package II 905        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,697      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,585 7,300 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 2,351 6,790 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,435 $95,175 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $32,962 $88,579 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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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: $45,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,880
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T9T7T7
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)245/45-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,435$95,175$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-14,760-14,760-20,235-22,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$80,415$99,215$134,290$199,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$32,962$88,579$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-13,737-13,735-18,827-20,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,962$74,842$92,327$124,947$185,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,485$50,105$110,964

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
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
Rear air vents$100    
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $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    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,995$18,755$18,755$24,230$26,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,760$14,760$20,235$22,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,737-13,735-18,827-20,880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in101.7 in
Length193.8 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.813.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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