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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: $34,040

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $67,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,603

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $61,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Driver Confidence Package II 995        
Driver Confidence Package 1,195        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium I Package       2,500  
Wood trim       0 0
Driver Confidence Package II 905        
Driver Confidence Package 1,087        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium I Package       2,325  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,190 3,840 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 1,992 3,571 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,040 $101,315 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $32,603 $94,375 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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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: $57,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,750
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,040$101,315$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-9,685-11,385-11,135-11,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$91,630$129,130$127,980$183,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$36,350$91,400
Total Invoice$32,603$94,375$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-9,022-10,608-10,375-10,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,603$85,353$120,314$119,245$170,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,961$33,892$85,094

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMalibuSLSLSLSL
TrimPremierSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
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, 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
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$150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
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    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Power tilt 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,470$18,155$19,855$19,605$19,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,685$11,385$11,135$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,022-10,608-10,375-10,695

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelMalibuSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in100.8 in
Length193.8 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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
Semi-automated parking system500No
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 SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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