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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: $17,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZMKZ
TrimLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $19,304 $33,431 $42,869
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800 1,200 1,475
Select Package   1,935  
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664 1,092 1,343
Select Package   1,761  
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Options (change) 2,235 4,435 2,775
Options (change) 1,856 4,088 2,578
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $23,205 $40,550 $49,305
Total Invoice $21,810 $38,444 $46,372

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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: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,163
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZMKZ
TrimLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,205$40,550$49,305
Adjustments for Features0-8,935-12,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$31,615$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,055
Total Invoice$21,810$38,444$46,372
Adjustments for Features0-8,471-11,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$29,973$34,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,516

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicMKZMKZ
TrimLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$10,460$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,935$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,471-11,883

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082016
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?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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