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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,435

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $27,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK300SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $30,975
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $29,736
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 395
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 359
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 13,860 9,700 2,585
Options (change) 12,890 9,021 2,351
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $61,785 $69,825 $34,435
Total Invoice $57,525 $65,002 $32,962

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,793
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK300SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$61,785$69,825$34,435
Adjustments for Features-8,345-8,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,440$61,680$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$57,525$65,002$32,962
Adjustments for Features-7,770-7,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,755$57,420$32,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK300SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,315$13,115$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,345$8,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,770-7,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.4 in
Length162.8 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested94040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested94040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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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