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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: $32,245

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,970

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 700 700  
Leather Package   1,395      
Navigation system   495      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195      
Convenience and Technology Package   995      
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 651 651  
Leather Package   1,269      
Navigation system   450      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087      
Convenience and Technology Package   905      
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) 395 4,475 8,340 7,570 4,280
Options (change) 359 4,070 7,758 7,042 3,982
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,245 $33,225 $51,715 $63,245 $72,655
Total Invoice $30,970 $31,705 $48,158 $58,881 $67,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,390
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT9CVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,245$33,225$51,715$63,245$72,655
Adjustments for Features0-910-5,295-6,445-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$32,315$46,420$56,800$65,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$10,380$18,765
Total Invoice$30,970$31,705$48,158$58,881$67,632
Adjustments for Features0-868-4,931-6,000-6,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,970$30,837$43,227$52,881$60,678
Cost Above Minimum$133$0$0$9,654$17,451

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
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$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
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
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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,255$10,640$11,790$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$5,295$6,445$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-4,931-6,000-6,954

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in95.7 in
Length193.8 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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%
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%
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%
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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