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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,320 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $26,762 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 1,000      
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495      
Rear spoiler 400 350 350  
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium Package 880      
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628      
Navigation system 436      
Rear spoiler 352 326 326  
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 4,635 9,720 5,560 3,770
Options (change) 4,079 9,040 5,171 3,507
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $33,780 $57,645 $65,685 $77,295
Total Invoice $31,666 $53,675 $61,152 $71,950

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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: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,096
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine196hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,780$57,645$65,685$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-6,150-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$51,295$59,535$70,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$31,666$53,675$61,152$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,913-5,726-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,666$47,762$55,426$65,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,858

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTZSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$11,215$11,015$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$6,150$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,913-5,726-6,330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested64027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested64027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%

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