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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: $22,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $30,975
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $29,736
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 395
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 359
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 12,510 11,740 2,585
Options (change) 11,637 10,921 2,351
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $56,960 $68,890 $34,435
Total Invoice $53,040 $64,135 $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: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,171
Model Year201420142018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T9
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$56,960$68,890$34,435
Adjustments for Features-5,270-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,690$62,470$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$53,040$64,135$32,962
Adjustments for Features-4,907-5,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,133$58,158$32,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142018
ModelSLKSLKMalibu
TrimSLK250SLK350Premier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
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
Exterior 
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 changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,940$12,090$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,907-5,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
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 SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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 system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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