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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicMarinerMariner
TrimLTBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $22,650 $24,765
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,082 $23,006
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190 345 345
Satellite radio 200 195  
Sunroof 800    
Power driver seat   295  
Sun and SYNC Package   795  
Amenities Package   795  
Roof rack   175  
3.0L V6   1,010 1,000
Moon and Tune Package     795
Heating Package     295
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158 293 293
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 664    
Power driver seat   251  
Sun and SYNC Package   676  
Amenities Package   676  
Roof rack   149  
3.0L V6   919 910
Moon and Tune Package     676
Heating Package     251
Options (change) 2,235 3,610 2,435
Options (change) 1,856 3,130 2,130
Destination 650 725 725
Total Price $23,205 $26,985 $27,925
Total Invoice $21,810 $24,937 $25,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $796
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicMarinerMariner
TrimLTBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,205$26,985$27,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$24,995$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$21,810$24,937$25,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,839-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$23,098$22,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$492$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicMarinerMariner
TrimLTBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,840$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,839-3,255

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length188.3 in175.2 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 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 lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested55596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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