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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: $27,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,327

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,955 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $25,607 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Options (change) 0 5,305 5,305 3,585
Options (change) 0 4,934 4,934 3,334
Destination 720 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,675 $48,980 $53,030 $67,160
Total Invoice $26,327 $45,606 $49,373 $62,604

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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: $16,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,358
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,675$48,980$53,030$67,160
Adjustments for Features0-5,285-5,285-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$43,695$47,745$60,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$16,730
Total Invoice$26,327$45,606$49,373$62,604
Adjustments for Features0-4,921-4,921-6,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,327$40,685$44,452$56,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$15,641

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
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
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$8,875$8,875$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,285$5,285$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,921-4,921-6,278

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102006
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 SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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