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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE350E550E63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $30,975
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $29,736
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Heated steering wheel 490 490    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
AC power outlet 115 115    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 850 395
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Heated steering wheel 456 456    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
AC power outlet 107 107    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 791 359
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Options (change) 14,065 12,445 8,830 4,855
Options (change) 13,082 11,575 8,214 4,417
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $65,430 $73,110 $98,605 $36,705
Total Invoice $60,913 $68,055 $91,766 $35,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,605
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE350E550E63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$65,430$73,110$98,605$36,705
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,075-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,055$70,035$95,405$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$31,350$0
Total Invoice$60,913$68,055$91,766$35,028
Adjustments for Features-1,280-2,862-2,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,633$65,193$88,788$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,560$29,155$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE350E550E63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,620$8,320$8,445$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,075$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,280-2,862-2,9780

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

Model Year20122018
ModelE-ClassMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in111.4 in
Length191.7 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested91540%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested91535%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested120078%
Total Not Requested34022%

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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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