Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2008 Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2010

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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: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicMarinerMariner
TrimLTBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,560 $25,630
Base Invoice $19,304 $22,030 $23,913
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190 345 345
Sunroof 800    
Amenities Package   195  
Sun and SYNC Package   895  
Power driver seat   295  
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     795
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158 293 293
Sunroof 664    
Amenities Package   166  
Sun and SYNC Package   760  
Power driver seat   251  
3.0L V6   910 910
Moon and Tune Elite Package     676
Options (change) 2,235 2,730 2,140
Options (change) 1,856 2,380 1,879
Destination 650 725 725
Total Price $23,205 $27,015 $28,495
Total Invoice $21,810 $25,135 $26,517

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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: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,478
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicMarinerMariner
TrimLTBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 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$27,015$28,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$25,245$25,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$21,810$25,135$26,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,647-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$23,488$23,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200820102010
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
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$1,725$3,495$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647-3,229

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082010
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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested113080%
Total Not Requested27520%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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