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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $30,975
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $29,736
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Heated steering wheel 250        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Sun and Wheels Package         2,270
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Driver Confidence Package II         995
Illuminated door sill trim plates         395
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
Heated front seats 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Heated steering wheel 233        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Sun and Wheels Package         2,066
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Driver Confidence Package II         905
Illuminated door sill trim plates         359
Options (change) 7,915 5,505 6,475 3,885 4,855
Options (change) 7,363 5,121 6,023 3,614 4,417
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $49,160 $59,900 $73,570 $78,580 $36,705
Total Invoice $45,791 $55,778 $68,491 $73,150 $35,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,078
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,160$59,900$73,570$78,580$36,705
Adjustments for Features-735-3,260-3,160-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,425$56,640$70,410$75,470$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,215$21,985$27,045$0
Total Invoice$45,791$55,778$68,491$73,150$35,028
Adjustments for Features-685-3,036-2,942-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,106$52,742$65,549$70,255$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,636$20,443$25,149$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMalibu
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  $1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,705$8,605$8,555$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$3,260$3,160$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-685-3,036-2,942-2,8950

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.4 in
Length184.5 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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