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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: $27,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,955 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $25,607 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Temporary spare tire 100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Temporary spare tire 88      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 100 2,250 1,480 1,480
Options (change) 88 2,093 1,377 1,377
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $27,775 $45,625 $57,155 $69,855
Total Invoice $26,415 $42,493 $53,216 $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: $11,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,564
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,775$45,625$57,155$69,855
Adjustments for Features0-5,920-7,070-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$39,705$50,085$60,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$21,140
Total Invoice$26,415$42,493$53,216$65,027
Adjustments for Features0-5,514-6,583-8,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,415$36,979$46,633$56,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,654$19,661

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear$125   
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$100
Total Value of Features$3,740$9,660$10,810$12,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,920$7,070$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,514-6,583-8,387

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in95.7 in
Length191.8 in162.8 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.110.1 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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