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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: $28,025

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,654

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $27,165
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $25,806
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Temporary spare tire       100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Temporary spare tire       88
Options (change) 2,250 1,480 1,480 100
Options (change) 2,093 1,377 1,377 88
Destination 925 925 925 760
Total Price $46,700 $58,630 $71,330 $28,025
Total Invoice $43,496 $54,591 $66,402 $26,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,746
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$46,700$58,630$71,330$28,025
Adjustments for Features-6,545-7,695-9,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$50,935$61,695$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$21,540$0
Total Invoice$43,496$54,591$66,402$26,654
Adjustments for Features-6,096-7,165-8,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,400$47,426$57,433$26,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$20,033$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,960$11,110$13,050$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$7,695$9,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,096-7,165-8,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelSLKMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.3 in
Length162.8 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.1 ft3

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