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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $160,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,666

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $148,237

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLS AMG
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $189,600
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $176,328
Cargo net 60 60  
Leather Package   1,395  
Navigation system   495  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package   995  
Cargo net 55 55  
Leather Package   1,269  
Navigation system   450  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package   905  
Options (change) 60 4,140 0
Options (change) 55 3,766 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,910 $32,890 $192,175
Total Invoice $30,666 $31,401 $178,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145,273
Model Year201720172012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLS AMG
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H563hp V8
TransmissionT9CVTT7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/35-19
Total Price$31,910$32,890$192,175
Adjustments for Features0-810-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$32,080$188,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$30,666$31,401$178,903
Adjustments for Features0-773-3,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,666$30,628$175,901
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201720172012
ModelMalibuMalibuSLS AMG
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$5,680$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-773-3,002

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in105.5 in
Length193.8 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 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 Volume15.8 ft36.2 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%
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%

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