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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,461

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicFocusFocus
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $21,375 $24,175
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,415 $23,087
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190 445  
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175    
Cold Weather Package   645  
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158 423  
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145    
Cold Weather Package   612  
Options (change) 1,815 1,090 0
Options (change) 1,507 1,035 0
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $22,785 $23,340 $25,050
Total Invoice $21,461 $22,325 $23,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicFocusFocus
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,785$23,340$25,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,870-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$20,470$20,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0
Total Invoice$21,461$22,325$23,962
Adjustments for Features0-2,745-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,461$19,580$19,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$13$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicFocusFocus
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,535$4,405$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,745-4,395

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.3 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in71.8 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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