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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: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $19,304 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Remote start 190      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175 275 275  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Remote start 158      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145 261 261  
Options (change) 1,610 275 275 0
Options (change) 1,337 261 261 0
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $22,580 $30,690 $35,610 $41,150
Total Invoice $21,291 $29,051 $33,701 $38,935

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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: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,081
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$22,580$30,690$35,610$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,830-5,945-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$27,860$29,665$32,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805$4,895
Total Invoice$21,291$29,051$33,701$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,679-5,626-7,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,291$26,372$28,075$30,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,703$4,620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,430$7,545$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830$5,945$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,679-5,626-7,943

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.3 in202.9 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
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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