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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: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,365 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $25,859 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,090 8,730 7,960 5,370
Options (change) 3,600 8,121 7,405 4,996
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $32,265 $52,105 $63,635 $73,745
Total Invoice $30,269 $48,521 $59,244 $68,646

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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: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,992
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine197hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,265$52,105$63,635$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,725-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$47,530$57,910$66,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$19,365
Total Invoice$30,269$48,521$59,244$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,330-6,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$44,261$53,914$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$18,009

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201220122012
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$15$15
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
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$9,640$10,790$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,725$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-5,330-6,376

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.8 in95.7 in
Length191.5 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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