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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $42,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $38,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSMalibu
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $30,975
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $29,736
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700   395
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651   359
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Options (change) 4,130 3,430 4,855
Options (change) 3,841 3,190 4,417
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,705 $104,855 $36,705
Total Invoice $73,348 $97,759 $35,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,971
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSMalibu
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$78,705$104,855$36,705
Adjustments for Features-375-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,330$102,880$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,550$0
Total Invoice$73,348$97,759$35,028
Adjustments for Features-349-1,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,999$95,918$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,919$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSMalibu
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$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$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,270$10,870$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-1,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.4 in
Length193.0 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

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