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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $19,304 $25,948 $30,341
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 395  
Satellite radio 200    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 375  
Satellite radio 166    
Options (change) 1,610 395 0
Options (change) 1,337 375 0
Destination 650 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $22,580 $28,440 $28,638
Total Invoice $21,291 $27,198 $27,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $735
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$22,580$28,440$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$23,510$23,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0
Total Invoice$21,291$27,198$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-4,715-5,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,291$22,483$22,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$457$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,350$6,280$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,715-5,183

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.3 in173.6 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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