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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,435

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $29,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSLCSLC
TrimPremierSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $29,736 $45,012 $57,056
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700 350
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 651 326
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,585 14,290 7,720
Options (change) 2,351 13,290 7,181
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $34,435 $63,685 $70,065
Total Invoice $32,962 $59,297 $65,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,587
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSLCSLC
TrimPremierSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,435$63,685$70,065
Adjustments for Features0-9,395-9,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$54,290$60,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,180
Total Invoice$32,962$59,297$65,232
Adjustments for Features0-8,748-8,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,962$50,549$56,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSLCSLC
TrimPremierSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,570$13,965$14,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,395$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,748-8,933

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in95.7 in
Length193.8 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.810.1 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
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 SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested340069%
Total Not Requested154031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested136530%

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