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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $32,695
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,021
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190 295
Sunroof 800 1,200
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158 257
Sunroof 664 1,032
Options (change) 2,235 1,495
Options (change) 1,856 1,289
Destination 650 795
Total Price $23,205 $34,985
Total Invoice $21,810 $32,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,762
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$23,205$34,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$30,045
Total Invoice$21,810$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$27,572

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,533

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length188.3 in190.5 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

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, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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