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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimLTV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $19,304 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244
Front Seating Package 450        
Luxury and Convenience Package 595        
Remote start 190 295 295 295  
Rear spoiler 175   0 0  
Satellite radio 200 195   195 195
Pony Package   750      
Comfort Group   575      
Leather seating surfaces   0      
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460 460  
Safety and Security Package   995      
Heated front seats       250  
Front Seating Package 374        
Luxury and Convenience Package 494        
Remote start 158 257 257 257  
Rear spoiler 145   0 0  
Satellite radio 166 170   170 170
Pony Package   653      
Comfort Group   500      
Leather seating surfaces   0      
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400 400  
Safety and Security Package   866      
Heated front seats       218  
Options (change) 1,610 3,270 755 1,200 195
Options (change) 1,337 2,846 657 1,045 170
Destination 650 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,580 $24,945 $27,790 $29,415 $44,620
Total Invoice $21,291 $23,003 $25,638 $27,088 $40,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,697
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimLTV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT4M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$22,580$24,945$27,790$29,415$44,620
Adjustments for Features-1,280-1,3250-1,200-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,300$23,620$27,790$28,215$43,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,170$4,595$19,875
Total Invoice$21,291$23,003$25,638$27,088$40,509
Adjustments for Features-1,207-1,2220-1,105-1,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,084$21,781$25,638$25,983$39,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,857$4,202$17,707

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimLTV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display$50    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
No leather in second row $-300 $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,345$2,020$3,220$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$1,325$0$1,200$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,207-1,2220-1,105-1,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.3 in187.6 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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