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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,692

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,065 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $21,797 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Satellite radio 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Satellite radio 270      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   349 349  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 325 2,625 1,855 1,480
Options (change) 270 2,442 1,726 1,377
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $24,015 $46,000 $57,530 $69,855
Total Invoice $22,692 $42,842 $53,565 $65,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,100
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT4M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$24,015$46,000$57,530$69,855
Adjustments for Features0-7,570-8,720-10,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$38,430$48,810$59,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$21,115
Total Invoice$22,692$42,842$53,565$65,027
Adjustments for Features0-7,050-8,119-9,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,692$35,792$45,446$55,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,654$19,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$10,860$12,010$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,570$8,720$10,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,050-8,119-9,597

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length188.3 in162.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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