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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,255

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,095 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $25,605 $44,314 $49,569
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Options (change) 0 4,070 4,070
Options (change) 0 3,786 3,786
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $27,745 $52,595 $58,245
Total Invoice $26,255 $48,975 $54,230

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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: $18,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,138
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp V6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,745$52,595$58,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,995-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$46,600$51,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$26,255$48,975$54,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,582-6,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,255$43,393$47,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,580$9,575$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,582-6,559

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in95.7 in
Length191.8 in160.7 in
Width70.3 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested116554%

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