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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: $28,025

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,654

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,165 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $25,806 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Temporary spare tire 100      
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Temporary spare tire 88      
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Options (change) 100 6,780 6,780 1,805
Options (change) 88 6,304 6,304 1,678
Destination 760 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,025 $51,805 $57,105 $67,180
Total Invoice $26,654 $48,239 $53,167 $62,629

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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: $17,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,546
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,025$51,805$57,105$67,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,485-7,535-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$45,320$49,570$59,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$14,475
Total Invoice$26,654$48,239$53,167$62,629
Adjustments for Features0-6,039-7,015-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,654$42,200$46,152$55,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,952$13,544

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011200820082008
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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   
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$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
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   
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$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
Total Value of Features$3,540$10,025$11,075$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,485$7,535$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,039-7,015-6,885

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,416 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

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

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