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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $37,105
Base Invoice $29,736 $35,064
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
All-weather floor mats 140 90
Cargo organizer 140 200
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
All-weather floor mats 127 86
Cargo organizer 127 190
Cargo net 59  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,805 4,075
Options (change) 4,371 3,871
Destination 875 875
Total Price $36,655 $42,055
Total Invoice $34,982 $39,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,105
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,655$42,055
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,365$42,055
Total Invoice$34,982$39,810
Adjustments for Features-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,705$39,810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft320.1 ft3

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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, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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