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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $27,165
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $25,806
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460      
Heated front seats 750 750 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
Wood trim           0  
Temporary spare tire             100
Sunroof             850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428      
Heated front seats 698 698 698 698      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233    
Wood trim           0  
Temporary spare tire             88
Sunroof             748
Options (change) 2,620 2,620 2,620 2,620 1,410 720 950
Options (change) 2,437 2,437 2,437 2,437 1,311 669 836
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $39,345 $39,795 $42,945 $43,395 $44,435 $63,595 $28,875
Total Invoice $36,656 $37,075 $40,004 $40,423 $41,389 $59,327 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year2014201420142014201420142011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$39,345$39,795$42,945$43,395$44,435$63,595$28,875
Adjustments for Features-290-415-2,140-2,265-1,340-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,055$39,380$40,805$41,130$43,095$61,830$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,750$2,075$4,040$22,775$0
Total Invoice$36,656$37,075$40,004$40,423$41,389$59,327$27,402
Adjustments for Features-270-387-1,993-2,110-1,248-1,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,386$36,688$38,011$38,313$40,141$57,680$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$302$1,625$1,927$3,755$21,294$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2014201420142014201420142011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Laminated front side windows      $200
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300 $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,730$5,455$5,580$4,655$5,080$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$415$2,140$2,265$1,340$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270-387-1,993-2,110-1,248-1,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelC-ClassMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.3 in
Length180.7 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.1 ft3

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