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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,365 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $25,859 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795      
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700      
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 4,090 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 3,600 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 810 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,265 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $30,269 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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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: $20,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,615
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine197hp I4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,265$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-4,775-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$52,500$56,450$68,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$30,269$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,468-4,446-4,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$48,884$52,556$63,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,672$14,488

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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 
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
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$5,440$9,165$10,215$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$4,775$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,468-4,446-4,682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in95.7 in
Length191.5 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested182578%
Total Not Requested51522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested182578%
Total Not Requested51522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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