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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: $34,435

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $27,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $43,710 $55,056
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700 700
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 651 651
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,585 13,860 9,700
Options (change) 2,351 12,890 9,021
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $34,435 $61,785 $69,825
Total Invoice $32,962 $57,525 $65,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,793
Model Year201720162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,435$61,785$69,825
Adjustments for Features0-8,345-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$53,440$61,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$32,962$57,525$65,002
Adjustments for Features0-7,770-7,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,962$49,755$57,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,665

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201720162016
ModelMalibuSLKSLK
TrimPremierSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,970$13,315$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,345$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,770-7,582

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172016
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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%

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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested94040%
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested94040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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