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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: $36,090

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $27,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,465

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $30,920
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $29,683
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670  
Cargo organizer 300 300 300 300 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350     395
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,270
AC power outlet 115 115 115 115  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Driver Confidence Package II         1,295
Premium 1 Package 3,442 3,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623  
Cargo organizer 279 279 279 279 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326     359
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 1,156
AC power outlet 107 107 107 107  
Auto-dimming headlights 233 233      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Driver Confidence Package II         1,178
Options (change) 9,175 9,175 5,795 2,805 4,295
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 5,390 2,609 3,907
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $63,120 $69,070 $78,390 $108,200 $36,090
Total Invoice $58,776 $64,309 $72,973 $100,696 $34,465

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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: $24,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,634
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/40-19
Total Price$63,120$69,070$78,390$108,200$36,090
Adjustments for Features-2,875-4,575-6,350-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$64,495$72,040$101,150$36,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$11,795$40,905$0
Total Invoice$58,776$64,309$72,973$100,696$34,465
Adjustments for Features-2,677-4,260-5,911-6,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,099$60,049$67,062$94,135$34,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,963$38,036$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMalibu
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Drift mode   $0 
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
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$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 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,395$9,095$10,870$11,570$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$4,575$6,350$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,677-4,260-5,911-6,5610

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

Model Year20182016
ModelE-ClassMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in111.4 in
Length193.8 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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