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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,770

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $41,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,087

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $37,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLMalibu
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $30,975
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $29,736
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Sun and Wheels Package         2,270
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Driver Confidence Package II         995
Cargo net         65
Illuminated door sill trim plates         395
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814    
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Sun and Wheels Package         2,066
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Driver Confidence Package II         905
Cargo net         59
Illuminated door sill trim plates         359
Options (change) 12,430 12,430 3,290 0 4,920
Options (change) 11,561 11,561 3,061 0 4,476
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $77,905 $79,555 $95,515 $123,025 $36,770
Total Invoice $72,518 $74,052 $88,895 $113,548 $35,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,450
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLMalibu
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-19
Total Price$77,905$79,555$95,515$123,025$36,770
Adjustments for Features-7,500-7,650-11,515-14,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,405$71,905$84,000$108,735$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,595$38,330$0
Total Invoice$72,518$74,052$88,895$113,548$35,087
Adjustments for Features-6,981-7,121-10,717-13,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,537$66,931$78,178$100,359$35,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$12,641$34,822$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLMalibu
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote start    $150
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 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards  $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,685$11,835$15,700$18,475$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$7,650$11,515$14,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,981-7,121-10,717-13,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelGLMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in111.4 in
Length201.6 in193.8 in
Width76.4 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested104037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested104037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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 Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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