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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,480

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,208

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $20,320 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,649 $29,156
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Satellite radio 200 195  
Remote start 190 495 495
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Engine-block heater 62 32 32
Satellite radio 166 180  
Remote start 158 456 456
Options (change) 1,510 725 530
Options (change) 1,254 668 488
Destination 650 1,120 1,120
Total Price $22,480 $29,750 $32,180
Total Invoice $21,208 $28,437 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,912
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine219hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$22,480$29,750$32,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,200-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,480$25,550$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$21,208$28,437$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-4,015-6,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,208$24,422$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$302$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,025$6,225$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,200$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,015-6,644

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in120.6 in
Length188.3 in189.7 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

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%
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 Transit Connect XLT

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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