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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,314

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLAMalibu
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $27,165
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $25,806
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Sunroof     850
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 850
Options (change) 5,579 5,579 748
Destination 925 925 760
Total Price $36,825 $54,375 $28,775
Total Invoice $34,311 $50,633 $27,314

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLAMalibu
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,825$54,375$28,775
Adjustments for Features-3,000-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$48,250$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$0
Total Invoice$34,311$50,633$27,314
Adjustments for Features-2,795-5,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,516$44,930$27,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,414$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLAMalibu
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$9,315$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,795-5,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelCLAMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length182.3 in191.8 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height56.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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