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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAMalibu
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $30,975
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $29,736
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Interior Package 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,302  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Interior Package 1,581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326 359
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 11,800 11,650 4,855
Options (change) 10,974 10,835 4,417
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $46,195 $63,245 $36,705
Total Invoice $43,031 $58,888 $35,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAMalibu
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,195$63,245$36,705
Adjustments for Features-2,545-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$57,350$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0
Total Invoice$43,031$58,888$35,028
Adjustments for Features-2,371-5,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,660$53,399$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,739$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAMalibu
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,565$9,915$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,371-5,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length173.9 in193.8 in
Width71.0 in73.0 in
Height60.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
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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