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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $19,304 $19,400 $21,127
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Sunroof 800 895 895
Rear spoiler 175    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
CD player   150  
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Sunroof 664 797 797
Rear spoiler 145    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,020 3,130 1,890
Options (change) 1,677 2,769 1,683
Destination 650 685 685
Total Price $22,990 $24,645 $25,555
Total Invoice $21,631 $22,854 $23,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,990$24,645$25,555
Adjustments for Features-8800-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,110$24,645$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$21,631$22,854$23,495
Adjustments for Features-8280-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,803$22,854$23,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$476

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,800$1,920$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-8280-165

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in
Length188.3 in197.6 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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