Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2014

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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: $15,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $34,190
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,521
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190  
Sunroof 800 1,200
Select Package   1,145
3.7L V6   1,230
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158  
Sunroof 664 1,092
Select Package   1,042
3.7L V6   1,168
Options (change) 2,235 3,575
Options (change) 1,856 3,302
Destination 650 895
Total Price $23,205 $38,660
Total Invoice $21,810 $36,718

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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: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,564
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$23,205$38,660
Adjustments for Features0-8,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$29,875
Total Invoice$21,810$36,718
Adjustments for Features0-8,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$28,374

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,344

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length188.3 in194.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 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, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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