Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,340

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $61,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,720

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $56,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassMalibu
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $27,875
Base Invoice $85,421 $26,760
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Cargo net   65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 359
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,047
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 2,040 5,590
Options (change) 1,898 5,085
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $95,765 $34,340
Total Invoice $89,194 $32,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,492
Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassMalibu
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$95,765$34,340
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,490$34,340
Total Invoice$89,194$32,720
Adjustments for Features-3,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,212$32,720

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

Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassMalibu
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,355$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9820

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

Model Year20122018
ModelS-ClassMalibu
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.4 in
Length206.5 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested157589%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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