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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: $23,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,970

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 750 750  
Convenience and Technology Package   895      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195      
Leather Package   1,395      
Navigation system   495      
Premium 1 Package     2,550 2,550  
Multimedia Package     2,850 2,850 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     750 750 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 698 698  
Convenience and Technology Package   814      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087      
Leather Package   1,269      
Navigation system   450      
Premium 1 Package     2,372 2,372  
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     698 698 698
Options (change) 395 4,375 7,620 7,620 4,320
Options (change) 359 3,979 7,088 7,088 4,018
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,245 $33,125 $55,395 $60,395 $72,845
Total Invoice $30,970 $31,614 $51,580 $56,230 $67,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,091
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT9CVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,245$33,125$55,395$60,395$72,845
Adjustments for Features0-910-4,020-5,070-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$32,215$51,375$55,325$67,275
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0$3,950$15,900
Total Invoice$30,970$31,614$51,580$56,230$67,878
Adjustments for Features0-868-3,743-4,720-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,970$30,746$47,837$51,510$62,688
Cost Above Minimum$224$0$0$3,673$14,851

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuSLKSLKSLK
TrimPremierHybridSLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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   
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$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$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
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$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,070$6,980$10,090$11,140$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$4,020$5,070$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-3,743-4,720-5,190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in95.7 in
Length193.8 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 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 seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested99046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested99046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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