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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $196,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,029

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $182,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelSLS AMGMalibuMalibu
TrimGT Final EditionPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $206,069 $29,736 $26,760
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Cargo net   65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Cargo net   59 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Options (change) 4,500 460 4,440
Options (change) 4,185 418 4,038
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $32,310 $33,190
Total Invoice $213,279 $31,029 $31,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $192,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,541
Model Year201520182018
ModelSLS AMGMalibuMalibu
TrimGT Final EditionPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$229,105$32,310$33,190
Adjustments for Features-4,2250-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$224,880$32,310$32,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$213,279$31,029$31,673
Adjustments for Features-3,9330-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$209,346$31,029$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520182018
ModelSLS AMGMalibuMalibu
TrimGT Final EditionPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,695$5,470$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9330-868

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in111.4 in
Length182.6 in193.8 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height49.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 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%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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